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Weather & Climate in Te Karaka, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Te Karaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.4667°N, 177.8667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Feb 5, 1995 | 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M7.1 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.5 | 94 km | 28 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 28 km | 14 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.0 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 2 km | 45 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.7 | 134 km | 155 km |
| Feb 9, 1995 | 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 147 km | 186 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 111 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2003 | 115 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.5 | 110 km | 59 km |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 147 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 114 km | 148 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 80 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 121 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 125 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 134 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 156 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 167 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in |
Te Karaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (3.2").