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Weather & Climate in Otautau, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otautau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 189.6 sq mi (491.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.1500°N, 168.0000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
526 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Jul 15, 2009 | 97 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.8 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.2 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.0 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 107 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M6.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2000 | 67 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M6.1 | 143 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 146 km W of Riverton, New Zealand | M5.7 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 71 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 71 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 122 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 75 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Nov 12, 2000 | 59 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 95 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 105 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 144 km W of Riverton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 145 km W of Riverton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 92 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 2009 | OFF WEST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | — | — | 101 km |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 101 km |
| 1826 | DUSKY SOUND | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in |
Otautau has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.6").