Weather & Climate in Tainui, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tainui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9013°S, 170.5233°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 97 km | 31 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.1 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.0 | 96 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand | M3.8 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.8 | 82 km | 21 km |
| May 10, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M3.7 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand | M3.7 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.3 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M2.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | - | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in |
Tainui has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").