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Weather & Climate in Balclutha, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balclutha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3,133.1 sq mi (8,114.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.2339°N, 169.7500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 28 km | 31 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.1 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 15 km S of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.0 | 144 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand | M3.8 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.8 | 77 km | 21 km |
| May 10, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M3.7 | 49 km | 13 km |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand | M3.7 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.3 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M2.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | - | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
Balclutha has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.8").