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Weather & Climate in Gloriavale Christian Church, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gloriavale Christian Church experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.6055°N, 171.7030°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
756 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 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 40 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M6.1 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M6.1 | 123 km | 48 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M6.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.9 | 66 km | 19 km |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.9 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 2016 | 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.8 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.7 | 69 km | 27 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.6 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.5 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 131 km | 12 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand | M5.4 | 57 km | 31 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 91 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | — | 62 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 115 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 8.3 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 12.4 in |
Gloriavale Christian Church has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 122.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (7.8").