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Weather & Climate in Fairlie, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fairlie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.1000°N, 170.8333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
395 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 3, 2010 | 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand | M7.0 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand | M5.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in |
Fairlie has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (2.5").