Wanaka & Queenstown, New Zealand.
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Where in New Zealand gets the most snow?
Most snow in New Zealand falls in the mountainous areas, like the Central Plateau in the north, and the Southern Alps in the south. It also falls heavily in inland Canterbury and Otago.
What is the coldest town in New Zealand?
Ophir
Ophir, in the south of New Zealand, is a tiny town which held the record for the country’s lowest temperature. On July 3rd, 1995, a low of -21.6C broke the previous record, also held by Ophir (since then the records have been revised – see update below).
What town has the best weather in New Zealand?
Kaitaia and Whangarei top the list with an annual average of almost 16C. Auckland is also up there, with an average of just over 15C.
Does Dunedin ever snow?
Snow has arrived in Dunedin and more could be on the way.Snow has fallen in the Lewis Pass in Canterbury as a cold front makes its way up the country. According to WeatherWatch, the city could receive snow flurries before dawn, mixed in with rain.
Where is the warmest place in New Zealand?
Hastings
Summer. Daily maximum temperatures are normally in the mid to low 20s (°C) over most of the country. They are higher in northern, eastern and interior part of the country; Hastings is the warmest city on average with 25.5 °C followed by Gisborne with 24.9 °C and Napier with 24.5 °C.
What is the wettest place in New Zealand?
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is the wettest inhabited place in New Zealand, and one of the wettest places in the world! The mean annual rainfall in Milford Sound is 6,813mm, and it rains there on average 182 days a year.
What is the coldest lake in NZ?
Lake Pukaki
| Lake Pukaki | |
|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 518.2 to 532 m (1,700 to 1,745 ft) |
| Frozen | never (winter air temperatures can reach as low as −20 °C (−4 °F) though) |
| Islands | Five Pound Note Island (now submerged) |
| Settlements | Twizel |
Is New Zealand colder than Australia?
Australia is warmer than New Zealand, with a summer average of 30°C and winter average of 15°C. New Zealand, is a touch cooler, with a summer average around 20 to 25 degrees and a winter average around 12°.
What is the highest temperature ever recorded in New Zealand?
Temperature #
| Location | Temperature (°C) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Highest air temperature: | ||
| North Island | 39.2 | 7 February 1973 |
| South Island | 42.4 | 7 February 1973 |
| Lowest air temperature: |
What is the sunniest town in NZ?
Whakatane
Based on the very latest weather statistics, Whakatane in the North Island’s Bay of Plenty district, is the sunniest place in New Zealand, averaging a whopping 7.4 hours of sunshine a day in 2020. The town also records higher temperatures than anywhere else in New Zealand.
Which city in NZ has the worst weather?
- Kaitaia.
- Nelson.
Where is the least windiest place in NZ?
Re: NZ’s least windiest place – Arrowtown?!
Reefton is also down bottom of all wind data.
Does Christchurch snow?
Christchurch has occasional heavy snowfalls in winter.
Does Tasmania have snow?
Where can I find snow in Tasmania? The central highlands and the more mountainous areas often get snowfalls in the winter months. However, snow rarely settles at sea level.Mount Mawson at Mount Field National Park in the south (90-min drive from Hobart) is also a great spot after heavy snowfall.
Does Turkey have snow?
Does Turkey have snow? Yes, Turkey faces snow and heavy winter in the eastern part of Turkey, which is also the coldest part of the land. The black sea region and middle Anatolia is pretty cold in winters too.
Which is warmer north or south New Zealand?
New Zealand’s climate gets warmer the further north you go, so the North Island is generally much warmer than the South. Head north of Auckland to the subtropical Bay of Islands and you’ll stays warm even in the winter months!
Where is the warmest place in NZ in winter?
The town with highest year-round average maximum temperature is Whangarei (19.7C), followed closely by northern neighbour Kaitaia (19.6), Napier (19.5) and Gisborne (19.4). The annual average is these places is boosted by relatively warm winter temperatures.
Are there any poisonous snakes in New Zealand?
New Zealand has no harmful animals like venomous snakes, scorpions or venomous insects, so its sole venomous native spider – the rare katipō – has almost mythical status. Since the late 19th century there have been accidental introductions of the venomous redback and white-tailed spiders from Australia.
What is the driest place in New Zealand?
Wairarapa
Wairarapa is the driest place in New Zealand, with some parts bordering on drought conditions.
What is the temperature in New Zealand in winter?
Over the northern and central areas of New Zealand more rainfall falls in winter than in summer, whereas for much of the southern part of New Zealand, winter is the season of least rainfall. Mean annual temperatures range from 10°C in the south to 16°C in the north of New Zealand.
