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Weather & Climate in Reefton, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reefton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 5,555.4 sq mi (14,388.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.1167°N, 171.8667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
345 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M6.1 | 94 km | 48 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M6.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.9 | 18 km | 19 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.7 | 20 km | 27 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 116 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand | M5.4 | 18 km | 31 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1996 | 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2002 | 66 km W of Wakefield, New Zealand | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 79 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M5.2 | 100 km | 54 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 85 km ESE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Richmond, New Zealand | M5.0 | 142 km | 114 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 100 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 53 km SSW of Hokitika, New Zealand | M4.9 | 147 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 47 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | — | 100 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 135 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 8.5 in |
Reefton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (5.6").