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Weather & Climate in Beachlands, New Zealand

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Beachlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,471.7 sq mi (3,811.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-36.8833°N, 175.0000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 120 km 181 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 107 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 134 km 445 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 139 km 239 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 108 km 444 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 106 km 242 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 139 km 12 km
May 28, 2011 42 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 147 km 214 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 147 km 225 km
Apr 6, 2012 27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 149 km 208 km
Jul 17, 2012 14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 146 km 311 km
Aug 12, 2001 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 148 km 289 km
Jul 17, 1990 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.6 128 km 239 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 105 km 10 km
May 16, 2005 62 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.6 145 km 272 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 136 km 313 km
Jan 8, 2009 49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.6 142 km 300 km
Feb 28, 2022 63 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.5 140 km 442 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 37 km 15 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 128 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 12 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 119 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 142 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 191 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
July 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in

Beachlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.6").

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