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Weather & Climate in Ranfurly, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranfurly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 1,850.1 sq mi (4,791.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.1333°N, 170.1000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 47 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.6 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 73 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 12 km | 12 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 83 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.5 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 74 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 79 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2012 | 52 km WNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 1999 | 62 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 73 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2013 | 36 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 77 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 129 km | 7 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 43 km WSW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | M4.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 66 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in |
Ranfurly has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 36°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.4").