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Weather & Climate in Tairua, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tairua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.0167°N, 175.8500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,020 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.7 | 136 km | 155 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 126 km | 186 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.6 | 120 km | 225 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 85 km | 286 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.4 | 126 km | 282 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 127 km | 148 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 129 km | 171 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 138 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 72 km | 181 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 131 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 131 km | 273 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.1 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.1 | 102 km | 289 km |
| Mar 21, 2009 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.1 | 125 km | 165 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 122 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 122 km | 162 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 46 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 88 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 135 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 157 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 162 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in |
Tairua has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (4.4").