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Weather & Climate in Twizel, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Twizel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.2584°N, 170.1006°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 53 km SSW of Hokitika, New Zealand | M4.9 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 72 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 80 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 22 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 85 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2002 | 103 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 80 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2013 | 69 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 75 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 87 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in |
Twizel has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (2.5").