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Weather & Climate in Taumarunui, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taumarunui 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 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 3,226.3 sq mi (8,356.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.8782°N, 175.2602°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,187 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 86 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 51 km | 159 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 23 km | 283 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 131 km | 217 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 81 km | 193 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 83 km | 111 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 76 km | 158 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 48 km | 152 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 12 km | 261 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 47 km | 226 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 78 km | 67 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 52 km | 91 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 89 km | 158 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 99 km | 64 km |
| Oct 26, 2011 | 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.2 | 34 km | 108 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 | 119 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 42 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 47 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tongariro (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 45 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 52 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 64 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 88 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 106 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 113 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 137 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in |
Taumarunui has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").