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Weather & Climate in Point Chevalier, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point Chevalier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8633°N, 174.7049°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 141 km | 181 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand | M4.9 | 135 km | 444 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.8 | 127 km | 242 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1999 | 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand | M4.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M4.5 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.4 | 131 km | 287 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2012 | 21 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.2 | 144 km | 286 km |
| May 29, 1994 | 25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand | M4.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.2 | 147 km | 258 km |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 28 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.1 | 145 km | 249 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.1 | 146 km | 192 km |
| Jan 15, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.1 | 143 km | 294 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 4 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.1 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 24 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.0 | 147 km | 273 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 46 km E of Tairua, New Zealand | M4.0 | 150 km | 272 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand | M4.0 | 116 km | 222 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 15 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 145 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in |
Point Chevalier has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.5").