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Weather & Climate in Roxburgh, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roxburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 1,850.1 sq mi (4,791.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.5406°N, 169.3147°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 144 km | 118 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 2013 | 69 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | South Island of New Zealand | M4.6 | 148 km | 128 km |
| Oct 17, 2001 | 58 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M4.6 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 47 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.6 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 99 km | 31 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 33 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.5 | 144 km | 89 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 57 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M4.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2007 | South Island of New Zealand | M4.5 | 144 km | 93 km |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 56 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.4 | 132 km | 95 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 79 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Roxburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.9").