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Weather & Climate in Takapau, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takapau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 2,161.2 sq mi (5,597.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.0333°N, 176.3500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
949 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 38 km | 21 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 41 km | 24 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 36 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 113 km | 88 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 34 km | 28 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 43 km | 48 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | M5.4 | 30 km | 22 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.4 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 83 km | 67 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 88 km | 64 km |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 117 km | 91 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.3 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 22 km NE of Kopuaranga, New Zealand | M5.2 | 85 km | 46 km |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 38 km ESE of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M5.2 | 57 km | 54 km |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 18 km WSW of Masterton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 40 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 135 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 107 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 115 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 138 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 179 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in |
Takapau has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").