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Weather & Climate in Leigh, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leigh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 4,054.4 sq mi (10,500.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.2833°N, 174.8167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 21, 2007 | 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M4.5 | 35 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand | M4.0 | 58 km | 398 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand | M4.0 | 149 km | 222 km |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 55 km NE of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.0 | 146 km | 275 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M3.8 | 35 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand | M2.9 | 62 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 69 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 137 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in |
Leigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (3.8").