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Weather & Climate in Waimate, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waimate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.7284°N, 171.0501°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 3, 2010 | 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand | M7.0 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand | M5.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2010 | 20 km ENE of Methven, New Zealand | M4.9 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 43 km NW of Geraldine, New Zealand | M4.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | South Island of New Zealand | M4.7 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 15 km S of Darfield, New Zealand | M4.7 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 47 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.6 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 74 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 93 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2001 | 53 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand | M4.5 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 83 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.5 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 26 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 15 km NNE of Rakaia, New Zealand | M4.4 | 148 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Waimate has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (1.2").