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Weather & Climate in Woodville, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Woodville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.3372°N, 175.8668°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 13, 1990 | 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.4 | 17 km | 21 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand | M6.3 | 20 km | 24 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | M6.1 | 36 km | 28 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | M5.7 | 115 km | 78 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand | M5.6 | 70 km | 88 km |
| Oct 4, 1990 | 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand | M5.6 | 148 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand | M5.6 | 77 km | 46 km |
| Oct 15, 2001 | 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand | M5.5 | 95 km | 48 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.5 | 42 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand | M5.5 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.4 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | M5.4 | 128 km | 109 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | M5.4 | 57 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | M5.3 | 113 km | 39 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand | M5.3 | 127 km | 64 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand | M5.3 | 108 km | 67 km |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | North Island of New Zealand | M5.3 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | M5.3 | 65 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 64 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 120 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 133 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 169 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in |
Woodville has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").