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Weather & Climate in Waikowhai, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waikowhai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 111 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 111 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.4500°N, 169.8833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
175 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 104 km | 12 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jul 10, 1990 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 80 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 85 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 53 km SSW of Hokitika, New Zealand | M4.9 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 72 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 24 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | — | 119 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 149 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 11.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 11.4 in |
Waikowhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and August the driest (6.5").