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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5167°S, 172.8167°E |
| 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").