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Weather & Climate in Coromandel, New Zealand

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

Coromandel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7611°N, 175.4963°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 126 km 286 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 108 km 181 km
Sep 12, 1990 122 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 149 km 162 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 130 km 318 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 144 km 289 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 134 km 230 km
Sep 10, 1994 47 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 143 km 33 km
Jan 27, 2007 121 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 146 km 12 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 128 km 190 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 101 km 10 km
Apr 25, 2006 109 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 139 km 56 km
Oct 23, 1991 71 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M4.9 150 km 257 km
Jun 28, 2010 109 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.9 139 km 265 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 73 km 444 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 101 km 445 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 110 km 239 km
Mar 26, 2011 78 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 124 km 261 km
Jul 28, 2007 73 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 147 km 257 km
Jun 15, 2006 93 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 131 km 279 km
May 31, 2006 1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 141 km 194 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 58 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 88 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 157 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 175 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 192 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 8.2 in Wettest
July 49°F (10°C) 7.1 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 7.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in

Coromandel has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.4").

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