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Weather & Climate in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hanmer Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.5167°N, 172.8167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,047 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 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.5 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M6.1 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M6.1 | 53 km | 48 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.0 | 125 km | 85 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M6.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.9 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.9 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Feb 14, 2016 | 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.8 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.7 | 109 km | 27 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.6 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.5 | 136 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 136 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 31 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 56 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 64 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in |
Hanmer Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").