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Weather & Climate in Waipawa, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waipawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 1,046.4 sq mi (2,710.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.4122°N, 175.5153°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,056 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 16, 2013 | 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.5 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M6.5 | 103 km | 17 km |
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.9 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand | M5.8 | 132 km | 87 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 126 km | 78 km |
| Oct 4, 1990 | 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand | M5.6 | 47 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 135 km | 88 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 139 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand | M5.5 | 24 km | 39 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.5 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.5 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2017 | 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand | M5.4 | 121 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 47 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in |
Waipawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.2").