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Weather & Climate in Ratapiko, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ratapiko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 1,272.3 sq mi (3,295.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.2000°N, 174.3167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
848 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 3, 2012 | 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand | M6.3 | 103 km | 230 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 140 km | 159 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 100 km | 283 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 57 km | 217 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 22 km | 193 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 133 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 142 km | 46 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 100 km | 261 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 137 km | 152 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 126 km | 141 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 50 km | 226 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 100 km | 109 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 125 km | 163 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 129 km | 91 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 138 km | 67 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.2 | 119 km | 108 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.2 | 91 km | 151 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.1 | 131 km | 181 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.1 | 64 km | 232 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand | M5.1 | 49 km | 210 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 132 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 24 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 108 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 114 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 152 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 176 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in |
Ratapiko has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 46°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.6").