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Weather & Climate in Patumahoe, New Zealand

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Patumahoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area1,471.7 sq mi (3,811.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1833°N, 174.8333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 111 km 181 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 94 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 141 km 445 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 142 km 239 km
Feb 6, 2006 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.9 142 km 192 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 120 km 444 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 99 km 242 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 123 km 12 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 131 km 225 km
Mar 22, 2007 3 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.7 149 km 183 km
May 30, 2007 12 km WSW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 147 km 200 km
Jul 17, 1990 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.6 144 km 239 km
Jul 17, 2012 14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 137 km 311 km
Jan 8, 2009 49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.6 149 km 300 km
Apr 6, 2012 27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 135 km 208 km
Aug 12, 2001 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 133 km 289 km
Oct 25, 1991 8 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.6 150 km 229 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 136 km 313 km
Sep 29, 1992 27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.6 127 km 169 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 93 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 32 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 126 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 167 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 176 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 180 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Patumahoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.3").

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