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Weather & Climate in Opotiki, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Opotiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2,456.3 sq mi (6,361.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0092°N, 177.2871°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,847 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Feb 5, 1995 | 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M7.1 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.5 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.5 | 117 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 116 km | 163 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.0 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 70 km | 45 km |
| Feb 9, 1995 | 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.7 | 74 km | 155 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 125 km | 158 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 120 km | 111 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.6 | 122 km | 225 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 85 km | 186 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 83 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 55 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 70 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 95 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 115 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 122 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 144 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Opotiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (4.1").