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Weather & Climate in Tuakau, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuakau 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 82 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 | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.2705°N, 174.9438°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
344 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 98 km | 181 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.0 | 148 km | 190 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 144 km | 151 km |
| Jan 2, 1993 | 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand | M5.0 | 138 km | 224 km |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.0 | 141 km | 230 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.0 | 144 km | 175 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand | M4.9 | 111 km | 444 km |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 10 km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.9 | 141 km | 190 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M4.9 | 128 km | 192 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand | M4.9 | 130 km | 239 km |
| Jun 30, 1993 | 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand | M4.9 | 131 km | 445 km |
| Oct 15, 2012 | 13 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.9 | 148 km | 195 km |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M4.8 | 137 km | 197 km |
| May 31, 2006 | 1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand | M4.8 | 144 km | 194 km |
| Jun 26, 2002 | 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand | M4.8 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 12 km SW of Maketu, New Zealand | M4.8 | 141 km | 189 km |
| Jul 7, 2006 | 12 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand | M4.8 | 148 km | 174 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand | M4.8 | 87 km | 242 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 13 km SSW of Maketu, New Zealand | M4.7 | 143 km | 172 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 42 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 116 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 162 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 166 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 177 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 196 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Tuakau has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.6").