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Weather & Climate in Kawhia, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kawhia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1,706.5 sq mi (4,419.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0667°N, 174.8167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
870 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 116 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 111 km | 159 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 78 km | 283 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 142 km | 193 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 134 km | 111 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 114 km | 158 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 102 km | 261 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 106 km | 152 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 125 km | 226 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 141 km | 91 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 112 km | 158 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.2 | 120 km | 108 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 108 km | 181 km |
| Jan 6, 2011 | 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.1 | 82 km | 241 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand | M5.1 | 109 km | 228 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand | M5.1 | 120 km | 210 km |
| Sep 4, 2019 | 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.1 | 111 km | 251 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 126 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 117 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 130 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 133 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 138 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 140 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 147 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 150 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 152 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in |
Kawhia has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.3").