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Weather & Climate in East Gore, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Gore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 544.5 sq mi (1,410.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.0884°N, 168.9501°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 28, 2010 | 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.7 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 57 km | 31 km |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2000 | 46 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 149 km | 134 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 35 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 43 km WNW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.4 | 150 km | 73 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 147 km | 73 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 47 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 147 km | 80 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 25 km S of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 107 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 62 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 149 km | 103 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 61 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 146 km | 12 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 25 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in |
East Gore has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.2").