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Weather & Climate in Te Kauwhata, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Te Kauwhata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.4000°N, 175.1500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
694 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 | 140 km | 163 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 142 km | 283 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 143 km | 158 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 143 km | 286 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 149 km | 171 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 132 km | 158 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 76 km | 181 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.1 | 133 km | 289 km |
| Jan 2, 1993 | 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 115 km | 224 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.0 | 119 km | 230 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 121 km | 151 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.0 | 127 km | 190 km |
| Sep 23, 2015 | 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 129 km | 181 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.0 | 122 km | 175 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 28 km WNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.0 | 141 km | 150 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 61 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 98 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 140 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 143 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 154 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 175 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 180 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in |
Te Kauwhata has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").