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Weather & Climate in Cockle Bay, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cockle Bay 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 128 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8982°N, 174.9402°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 123 km | 181 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1993 | 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.9 | 138 km | 445 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand | M4.9 | 143 km | 239 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand | M4.9 | 113 km | 444 km |
| Jun 26, 2002 | 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.8 | 109 km | 242 km |
| Oct 1, 1993 | 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.7 | 149 km | 225 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand | M4.6 | 140 km | 313 km |
| May 16, 2005 | 62 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.6 | 150 km | 272 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.6 | 150 km | 289 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.6 | 133 km | 239 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand | M4.6 | 146 km | 300 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand | M4.6 | 149 km | 311 km |
| May 17, 1999 | 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M4.5 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 40 km N of Maketu, New Zealand | M4.5 | 147 km | 339 km |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 63 km E of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.5 | 145 km | 442 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.4 | 148 km | 275 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 6 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 124 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 193 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in |
Cockle Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.5").