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Weather & Climate in Watlington, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°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 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.3984°N, 171.2301°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 3, 2010 | 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand | M7.0 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M6.1 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.6 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.5 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Sep 4, 2010 | 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand | M5.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand | M5.0 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand | M5.0 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 5 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M4.9 | 146 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Watlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").