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Weather & Climate in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tolaga Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.3667°N, 178.3000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Mar 4, 2021 | 182 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M7.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1995 | 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M7.1 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 175 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M7.0 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 178 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.7 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.5 | 63 km | 28 km |
| Dec 15, 1994 | 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 2021 | 183 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.3 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.0 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 158 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.9 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 40 km | 45 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 154 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.8 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 174 km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.8 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 169 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.7 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.7 | 142 km | 155 km |
| Feb 9, 1995 | 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 73 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 | — | 73 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 2021 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 2016 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 64 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 136 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 160 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 172 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in |
Tolaga Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.1").