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Weather & Climate in Waikouaiti, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waikouaiti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.5884°N, 170.6501°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 128 km | 31 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 44 km | 9 km |
| May 21, 1999 | 62 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 126 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 60 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 43 km WSW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | M4.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 24 km SW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | M4.2 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 58 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 75 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.2 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.1 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 30 km SW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | M4.1 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.0 | 66 km | 12 km |
| May 17, 2007 | 64 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.8 | 82 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 66 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M3.8 | 147 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand | M3.8 | 58 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M3.7 | 149 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Waikouaiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").