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Weather & Climate in Arrowtown, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arrowtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
33°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Area | 5,008.8 sq mi (12,972.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.9384°N, 168.8101°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
412 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.2 | 132 km | 28 km |
| Nov 1, 2000 | 67 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M6.1 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 87 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 110 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2008 | 80 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Nov 12, 2000 | 59 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 97 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M5.2 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 91 km | 118 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 103 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 41 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | - | - | 142 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Arrowtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.2").