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Weather & Climate in Opunake, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Opunake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.4556°N, 173.8583°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
735 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 3, 2012 | 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand | M6.3 | 64 km | 230 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 38 km | 217 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 149 km | 283 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 135 km | 78 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 59 km | 193 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 139 km | 46 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 135 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 148 km | 261 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 84 km | 141 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 85 km | 109 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 83 km | 163 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 94 km | 226 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 63 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.2 | 64 km | 151 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.1 | 30 km | 232 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 49 km NW of Paraparaumu, New Zealand | M5.1 | 144 km | 86 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand | M5.1 | 95 km | 210 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.1 | 118 km | 251 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.1 | 88 km | 181 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | 22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.1 | 136 km | 100 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 25 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 148 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 156 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in |
Opunake has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.3").