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Weather & Climate in Tiniroto, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiniroto 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 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 1,590.4 sq mi (4,119.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.7667°N, 177.5667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 10, 1995 | 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.5 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 28 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 136 km | 163 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 42 km | 45 km |
| Feb 9, 1995 | 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 122 km | 111 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 140 km | 158 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 133 km | 48 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 120 km | 148 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 121 km | 64 km |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 97 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 140 km | 158 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 75 km | 30 km |
| Sep 22, 1994 | 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 60 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | - | 113 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 1 | 121 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 114 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 118 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 135 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 136 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 143 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 173 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in |
Tiniroto has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (3.5").