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Weather & Climate in Waitati, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waitati experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°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 34.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.7500°N, 170.5667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 110 km | 31 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 67 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 43 km WSW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 60 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 34 km | 9 km |
| May 21, 1999 | 62 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.3 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 58 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 30 km SW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | M4.1 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.1 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.0 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.8 | 78 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand | M3.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand | M3.7 | 42 km | 12 km |
| May 10, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M3.7 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.3 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
Waitati has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and September the driest (2.2").