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Weather & Climate in Raetihi, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Raetihi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 1,454.1 sq mi (3,766.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.4288°N, 175.2773°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,315 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 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand | M6.3 | 146 km | 230 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 124 km | 24 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 131 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 93 km | 159 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 100 km | 217 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 84 km | 283 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 66 km | 193 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 140 km | 78 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 117 km | 111 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 120 km | 158 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 93 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 109 km | 46 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 93 km | 152 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 119 km | 48 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 137 km | 28 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 63 km | 261 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 42 km | 226 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 75 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 65 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 74 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 30 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 43 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 92 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 105 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 132 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 145 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in |
Raetihi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.5").