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Weather & Climate in Dargaville, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dargaville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2,301.0 sq mi (5,959.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.9333°N, 173.8833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 21, 2007 | 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M4.5 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M3.8 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand | M2.9 | 132 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 70 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in |
Dargaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.5").