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Weather & Climate in Frankton, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frankton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 5,008.8 sq mi (12,972.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.0213°N, 168.7336°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
475 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.2 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.0 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Nov 1, 2000 | 67 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M6.1 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 71 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 87 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Jan 20, 2008 | 80 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2000 | 59 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 102 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 97 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M5.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 51 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | — | — | 133 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Frankton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.2").