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Weather & Climate in Whitianga, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitianga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.8333°N, 175.7000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
703 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jun 21, 1992 | 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand | M6.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.6 | 134 km | 225 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.6 | 144 km | 186 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.5 | 106 km | 286 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.4 | 136 km | 282 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand | M5.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 138 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 131 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.2 | 138 km | 273 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand | M5.2 | 95 km | 181 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 135 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.1 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand | M5.1 | 126 km | 289 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 111 km | 318 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 122 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand | M5.1 | 131 km | 162 km |
| Mar 21, 2009 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.1 | 149 km | 165 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 17 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | M5.0 | 146 km | 178 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 70 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 74 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 152 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 160 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 180 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
Whitianga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (4.7").