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Weather & Climate in Thames, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thames experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.1383°N, 175.5401°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
874 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 225 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 109 km | 286 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 138 km | 148 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 143 km | 158 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 137 km | 171 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 68 km | 181 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.1 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.1 | 113 km | 289 km |
| Mar 21, 2009 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.1 | 136 km | 165 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 129 km | 318 km |
| Jan 2, 1993 | 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 112 km | 224 km |
| Sep 10, 1994 | 47 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 123 km | 151 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 17 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.0 | 133 km | 178 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 65 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 65 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 138 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 150 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 151 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 159 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 191 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in |
Thames has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (4.4").