All Countries
Weather & Climate in Mataura, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mataura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 483.3 sq mi (1,251.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.1784°N, 168.8501°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 28, 2010 | 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.8 | 144 km | 12 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.7 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2005 | 81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.7 | 147 km | 92 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 57 km | 31 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 35 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 144 km | 73 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 25 km S of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 105 km | 24 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 47 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 144 km | 80 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 62 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 61 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Mataura has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.4").