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Weather & Climate in Takaka, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 5,287.6 sq mi (13,694.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.8500°N, 172.8000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
581 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 16, 2013 | 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.5 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand | M6.3 | 123 km | 230 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M6.1 | 136 km | 48 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.0 | 115 km | 85 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.8 | 105 km | 87 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 150 km | 78 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.5 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 101 km | 163 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.4 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand | M5.4 | 99 km | 141 km |
| Jan 3, 1999 | 38 km WNW of Porirua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 137 km | 62 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 63 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 111 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 22 km ENE of Nelson, New Zealand | M5.2 | 74 km | 104 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 29 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.2 | 146 km | 20 km |
| May 4, 2002 | 66 km W of Wakefield, New Zealand | M5.2 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.2 | 146 km | 151 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 79 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M5.2 | 143 km | 54 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 36 km SW of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.2 | 123 km | 36 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 27 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.1 | 148 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 74 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in |
Takaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (4.3").