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Weather & Climate in Winton, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Winton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.1500°N, 168.3333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Jul 15, 2009 | 97 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.8 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.2 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M7.0 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 71 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.5 | 143 km | 44 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.3 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 72 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 85 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2008 | 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 125 km | 101 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 64 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 64 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 140 km | 118 km |
| Sep 11, 2003 | 74 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 121 km | 91 km |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 56 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 150 km | 78 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 2009 | OFF WEST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 144 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | — | — | 120 km |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 81 km |
| 1826 | DUSKY SOUND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in |
Winton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.4").