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Weather & Climate in Cambridge, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 636.8 sq mi (1,649.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.8782°N, 175.4402°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 82 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 97 km | 159 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 90 km | 283 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 85 km | 158 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 106 km | 111 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 134 km | 286 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 93 km | 152 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 110 km | 261 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 119 km | 148 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 136 km | 91 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 110 km | 171 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 75 km | 158 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand | M5.2 | 146 km | 83 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 50 km | 181 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.2 | 118 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 118 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 82 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 97 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 98 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 98 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 116 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 120 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 143 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 156 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.3").