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Weather & Climate in Whangarei, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whangarei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.7317°N, 174.3239°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 21, 2007 | 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M4.5 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand | M4.5 | 136 km | 421 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand | M4.0 | 131 km | 398 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand | M3.8 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand | M2.9 | 132 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 61 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in |
Whangarei has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.9").