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Weather & Climate in Waitangi, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waitangi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.9535°N, 176.5597°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Chatham |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 12, 2003 | 145 km NE of Waitangi, New Zealand | M4.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2005 | 104 km SSE of Waitangi, New Zealand | M4.1 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 70 km W of Waitangi, New Zealand | M4.0 | 71 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in |
Waitangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 46°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.4").