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Weather & Climate in Kohimarama, New Zealand

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kohimarama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates-36.8582°N, 174.8402°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 132 km 181 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 118 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 148 km 445 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 123 km 444 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 149 km 12 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 118 km 242 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 150 km 313 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 116 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1990 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.6 142 km 239 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 37 km 15 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 126 km 33 km
Jul 27, 2006 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.4 121 km 287 km
Jun 26, 2002 16 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.4 150 km 12 km
Aug 2, 1993 2 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.3 149 km 253 km
Apr 29, 2005 43 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.3 142 km 275 km
Aug 25, 1997 22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand M4.3 111 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2005 53 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.3 145 km 442 km
Sep 2, 1995 North Island of New Zealand M4.2 143 km 33 km
Oct 13, 2000 10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.2 115 km 5 km
Jun 7, 2008 13 km SSW of Matamata, New Zealand M4.2 140 km 258 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 5 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 133 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 134 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in

Kohimarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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