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Weather & Climate in Port Waikato, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Waikato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,471.7 sq mi (3,811.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.3901°N, 174.7276°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 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 |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.0 | 146 km | 175 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1993 | 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 147 km | 224 km |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 10 km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.9 | 145 km | 190 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand | M4.9 | 148 km | 239 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M4.9 | 135 km | 192 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand | M4.9 | 133 km | 444 km |
| Jun 26, 2002 | 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.8 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.8 | 101 km | 242 km |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.8 | 139 km | 197 km |
| Oct 1, 1993 | 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.7 | 125 km | 225 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 3 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.7 | 138 km | 183 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 12 km WSW of Maketu, New Zealand | M4.7 | 147 km | 200 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.6 | 140 km | 229 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 59 km ENE of Waitara, New Zealand | M4.6 | 147 km | 584 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.6 | 127 km | 289 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.6 | 114 km | 169 km |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 12 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.6 | 146 km | 160 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 56 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 135 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 165 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 176 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 181 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in |
Port Waikato has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.4").