All Countries
Weather & Climate in Birkenhead, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birkenhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8082°N, 174.7202°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 144 km | 181 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand | M4.9 | 135 km | 444 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.8 | 130 km | 242 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1999 | 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M4.5 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.4 | 133 km | 287 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1994 | 25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2012 | 21 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.2 | 145 km | 286 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.1 | 145 km | 192 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 4 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.1 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jan 15, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.1 | 146 km | 294 km |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 28 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.1 | 146 km | 249 km |
| May 21, 2011 | 13 km SE of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.0 | 147 km | 274 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand | M4.0 | 118 km | 222 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 46 km E of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.0 | 149 km | 272 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand | M4.0 | 66 km | 398 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 17 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 146 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in |
Birkenhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").