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Weather & Climate in Edendale, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edendale 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 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 483.3 sq mi (1,251.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.3167°N, 168.7833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.7 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2005 | 81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.7 | 145 km | 92 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 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 35 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 148 km | 73 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 25 km S of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 111 km | 24 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 47 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 147 km | 80 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 62 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 142 km | 15 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 25 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 61 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 150 km | 12 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 | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in |
Edendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.4").