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Weather & Climate in Whataupoko, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whataupoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.6482°N, 178.0202°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
948 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Feb 5, 1995 | 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M7.1 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.5 | 102 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M6.4 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand | M6.0 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.9 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.8 | 26 km | 45 km |
| Feb 9, 1995 | 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2003 | 115 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.5 | 114 km | 59 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.4 | 137 km | 148 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 121 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.4 | 120 km | 22 km |
| Feb 9, 1995 | 83 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 97 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.3 | 139 km | 171 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand | M5.3 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Sep 22, 1994 | 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand | M5.3 | 39 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 96 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 145 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 145 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 149 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 171 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in |
Whataupoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (3.0").