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Weather & Climate in Taradale, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taradale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.5333°N, 176.8500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
946 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 140 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 130 km | 159 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 148 km | 45 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 136 km | 158 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 116 km | 111 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 28 km | 48 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 146 km | 261 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 99 km | 28 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 135 km | 152 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | M5.4 | 85 km | 22 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.3 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 39 km | 30 km |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 83 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 76 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 114 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 115 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 116 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 108 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 113 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 114 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 132 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 141 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in |
Taradale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").