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Weather & Climate in Raupunga, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Raupunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 1,590.4 sq mi (4,119.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.0333°N, 177.2167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 120 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 128 km | 159 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 84 km | 45 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 101 km | 111 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 121 km | 158 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 91 km | 48 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 133 km | 152 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 134 km | 148 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | M5.4 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 82 km | 64 km |
| Sep 22, 1994 | 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 127 km | 171 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 119 km | 67 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 127 km | 158 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 122 km | 91 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 33 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | 131 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 115 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 123 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 129 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 103 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 108 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 119 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 120 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 137 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 145 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in |
Raupunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.8").