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Weather & Climate in Cardrona, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cardrona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 30°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
30°F Jul (-1°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.8833°N, 169.0000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.2 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 87 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2000 | 59 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 97 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M5.2 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 106 km | 118 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 145 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 56 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 115 km | 78 km |
| Oct 19, 2003 | 75 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 26 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 33°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in |
Cardrona has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in July to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (3.0").