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Weather & Climate in Wyndham, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wyndham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 483.3 sq mi (1,251.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.3333°N, 168.8500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 15, 2009 | 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.7 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.5 | 52 km | 31 km |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 35 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 25 km S of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.3 | 116 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | M4.3 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 61 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.2 | 147 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 36 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.1 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand | M4.1 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2004 | 78 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M4.0 | 147 km | 81 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 68 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 15 km S of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.0 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 51 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M3.9 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand | M3.8 | 105 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 1994 | 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand | M3.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Wyndham has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.4").