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Weather & Climate in Lake Hawea, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Hawea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.6084°N, 169.2601°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
226 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 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 87 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 97 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M5.2 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 133 km | 118 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 56 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 140 km | 78 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 89 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 80 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 85 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 72 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 85 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M4.9 | 95 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 11 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in |
Lake Hawea has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").