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Weather & Climate in Wairoa, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wairoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,590.4 sq mi (4,119.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.0333°N, 177.3667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,084 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 59 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 131 km | 163 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M6.2 | 140 km | 159 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 77 km | 45 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 113 km | 111 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 133 km | 158 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.5 | 146 km | 152 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 99 km | 48 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 138 km | 148 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 135 km | 91 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 132 km | 171 km |
| Sep 22, 1994 | 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 132 km | 67 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 137 km | 158 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 45 km | 30 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 94 km | 64 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand | M5.2 | 88 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | 142 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 136 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 142 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 113 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 121 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 126 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 131 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 150 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 157 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in |
Wairoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.6").