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Weather & Climate in Te Puke, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Te Puke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1,299.8 sq mi (3,366.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.7782°N, 176.3302°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,579 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 15, 1994 | 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 76 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 112 km | 159 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 137 km | 283 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.7 | 101 km | 155 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.6 | 123 km | 225 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 86 km | 158 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 57 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 100 km | 186 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 97 km | 111 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 67 km | 286 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 146 km | 261 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 112 km | 152 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 42 km | 148 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.4 | 140 km | 282 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 114 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.3 | 144 km | 100 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 133 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 41 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 56 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 71 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 75 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 80 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 119 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 162 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 165 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Te Puke has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (4.0").