All Countries
Weather & Climate in Whangamata, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whangamata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.2000°N, 175.8667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 15, 1994 | 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M6.3 | 138 km | 163 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.7 | 131 km | 155 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | M5.6 | 145 km | 158 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 122 km | 186 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.6 | 122 km | 225 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 79 km | 286 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.4 | 131 km | 282 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 111 km | 148 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | M5.3 | 130 km | 158 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 112 km | 171 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 131 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 139 km | 273 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 52 km | 181 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 138 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Mar 9, 2022 | 29 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand | M5.1 | 143 km | 82 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 35 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 95 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 117 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 121 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 137 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 142 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in |
Whangamata has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (4.4").