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Weather & Climate in Patea, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Patea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2,074.8 sq mi (5,373.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.7583°N, 174.4833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,014 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand | M6.3 | 69 km | 230 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 28 km | 217 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.8 | 148 km | 87 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 138 km | 283 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 48 km | 193 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 89 km | 78 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 73 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 80 km | 46 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 126 km | 261 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 72 km | 226 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 39 km | 109 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 90 km | 141 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 88 km | 163 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 129 km | 67 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 137 km | 91 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.2 | 42 km | 151 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 63 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 112 km | 70 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.2 | 136 km | 108 km |
| Jan 3, 1999 | 38 km WNW of Porirua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 143 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 132 km |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 148 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 62 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 107 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 119 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Patea has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 48°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.9").