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Weather & Climate in Bombay, New Zealand

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

Bombay 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 335 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

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1667°N, 174.9833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 101 km 181 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 142 km 230 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 85 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 150 km 151 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 147 km 190 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 142 km 224 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 128 km 445 km
Feb 6, 2006 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.9 134 km 192 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 107 km 444 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 129 km 239 km
Jun 5, 2024 10 km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.9 148 km 190 km
Aug 5, 2011 5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.8 144 km 197 km
Feb 18, 2024 12 km SW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 144 km 189 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 88 km 242 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 115 km 12 km
May 31, 2006 1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 146 km 194 km
May 15, 2001 72 km E of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.7 150 km 435 km
Mar 15, 2006 19 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 140 km 200 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 123 km 225 km
Mar 22, 2007 3 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.7 142 km 183 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 31 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 113 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 169 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 170 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 171 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 183 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 198 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) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Bombay has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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