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Weather & Climate in Waiouru, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waiouru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,687 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) |
| Area | 1,454.1 sq mi (3,766.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.4775°N, 175.6683°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,396 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 122 km | 163 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 87 km | 159 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 132 km | 28 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand | M5.8 | 131 km | 217 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | M5.8 | 96 km | 283 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.7 | 100 km | 193 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 112 km | 158 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 103 km | 111 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 101 km | 88 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 117 km | 46 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.5 | 72 km | 261 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 85 km | 48 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 90 km | 152 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand | M5.4 | 74 km | 226 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | M5.4 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 45 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 58 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 65 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 24 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 36 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 79 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 123 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 131 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 139 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Waiouru has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (4.1").