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Weather & Climate in Geraldine, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geraldine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.0906°N, 171.2446°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
624 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 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M6.1 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.9 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 2016 | 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.8 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.6 | 123 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.5 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.2 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in |
Geraldine has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (1.9").