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Weather & Climate in Oriental Bay, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oriental Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 239.3 sq mi (619.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.2917°N, 174.7939°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 16, 2013 | 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.5 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.5 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 111 km | 28 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.0 | 96 km | 85 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.8 | 71 km | 87 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 85 km | 78 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 118 km | 88 km |
| Oct 4, 1990 | 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand | M5.6 | 25 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 103 km | 46 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.5 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.5 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand | M5.5 | 57 km | 39 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.4 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 137 km | 109 km |
| Jan 5, 2017 | 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.4 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.3 | 45 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | M5.3 | 36 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 18 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 60 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in |
Oriental Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in August to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").