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Weather & Climate in Stratford, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1,272.3 sq mi (3,295.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.3376°N, 174.2837°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
862 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 | 89 km | 230 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 149 km | 159 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 112 km | 283 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 41 km | 217 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 20 km | 193 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 137 km | 78 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 121 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 129 km | 46 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 109 km | 261 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 147 km | 152 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 55 km | 226 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 112 km | 141 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 85 km | 109 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 110 km | 163 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 135 km | 91 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 139 km | 67 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.2 | 75 km | 151 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.2 | 126 km | 108 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand | M5.1 | 59 km | 228 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.1 | 116 km | 181 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 140 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 19 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 111 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 118 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 159 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in |
Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 46°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (4.3").