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Weather & Climate in Ashhurst, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ashhurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.2911°N, 175.7547°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,224 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 26 km | 21 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 30 km | 24 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 41 km | 28 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 107 km | 78 km |
| Oct 4, 1990 | 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand | M5.6 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 60 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 68 km | 46 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 52 km | 28 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 98 km | 48 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand | M5.5 | 148 km | 39 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 118 km | 109 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | M5.4 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.4 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 143 km | 226 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 103 km | 67 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 126 km | 64 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.3 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 76 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 62 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 114 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 127 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 165 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in |
Ashhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").