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Weather & Climate in Hakataramea, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hakataramea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.7333°N, 170.4833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 125 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 43 km NW of Geraldine, New Zealand | M4.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1997 | 106 km SW of Hokitika, New Zealand | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 47 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.6 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 73 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 83 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.5 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 131 km WNW of Geraldine, New Zealand | M4.5 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 26 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 74 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.5 | 89 km | 5 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 | — | 146 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Hakataramea has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.5").