New Plymouth AWS Weather Records (NZ000933090)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for New Plymouth AWS (NZ000933090), New Zealand, with 82 years of record.
Key Facts for New Plymouth AWS
- New Plymouth AWS (NZ000933090) is a weather station in New Zealand at -39.02 latitude and 174.18 longitude, 32 m (105 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1944 to 2025, 82 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at New Plymouth AWS still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- New Plymouth AWS set a daily record high minimum temperature of 12.7 C (54.9 F) on 11 July 2025.
About the Station
- Location: New Zealand, -39.02 latitude, 174.18 longitude.
- Elevation: 32 m (105 ft).
- Period of record: 1944 to 2025, 82 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
5 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 4.2 C (39.6 F) | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | 9.2 C (48.6 F) |
| Feb | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 9.6 C (49.3 F) |
| Mar | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 2.6 C (36.7 F) | 23.7 C (74.7 F) | 7.3 C (45.1 F) |
| Apr | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 23.1 C (73.6 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| May | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | -0.8 C (30.6 F) | 19.5 C (67.1 F) | 4.3 C (39.7 F) |
| Jun | 19.8 C (67.6 F) | -2.4 C (27.7 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| Jul | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | -2.6 C (27.3 F) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.9 C (35.4 F) |
| Aug | 19.9 C (67.8 F) | -2.3 C (27.9 F) | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Sep | 21.6 C (70.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 24.3 C (75.7 F) | -1.3 C (29.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 26.4 C (79.5 F) | 1.2 C (34.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 29.9 C (85.8 F) | 2.1 C (35.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1947 | 31 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 8 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-01-31 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1975-01-04 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1978-06-29 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1988-02-11 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1990-02-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.9 C (69.6 F) |
| 2005-02-04 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 21.2 C (70.2 F) |
| 2011-07-26 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 2013-01-06 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 136.7 mm (5.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) | 24 January 2011 |
| Feb | 136.7 mm (5.4 in) | 5 February 2022 |
| Mar | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 30 March 2005 |
| Apr | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | 5 April 1993 |
| May | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 4 May 2023 |
| Jun | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 20 June 2015 |
| Jul | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 16 July 2012 |
| Aug | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) | 19 August 2022 |
| Sep | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) | 28 September 2003 |
| Oct | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | 4 October 2011 |
| Nov | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) | 27 November 1999 |
| Dec | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 31 December 2011 |
Period of Record Coverage
1944 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1953 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1993 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2007 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2008 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2009 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2010 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2011 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2012 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2013 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2014 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2015 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 2016 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2017 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2019 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2020 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2021 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 2022 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 2023 | 308 | 84% | No |
| 2024 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 2025 | 214 | 59% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 12.7 C (54.9 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 11 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 72 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max (Tie) | 16.9 C (62.4 F) | tie | 27 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 50 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 April 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 18.6 C (65.5 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 68 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max | 23.1 C (73.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 42 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2025 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 37 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily low min | 3.8 C (38.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 61 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 73 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 69 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 11.8 C (53.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 55 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 August 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily low max (Tie) | 10.7 C (51.3 F) | tie | 76 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 64 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily low min | 1.2 C (34.2 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 54 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 April 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high min | 16.4 C (61.5 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 62 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 February 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max (Tie) | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | tie | 72 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 February 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily low min | 8.2 C (46.8 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 62 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 2024 | New Plymouth AWS, NZ | daily high max | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 8 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
62 complete years, 1944 to 2005| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 12.8 C | -0.65 C |
| 1945 | 12.5 C | -0.99 C |
| 1946 | 12.7 C | -0.78 C |
| 1947 | 12.7 C | -0.70 C |
| 1948 | 13.2 C | -0.20 C |
| 1949 | 12.8 C | -0.66 C |
| 1950 | 13.1 C | -0.33 C |
| 1951 | 12.8 C | -0.64 C |
| 1952 | 13.0 C | -0.43 C |
| 1953 | 13.1 C | -0.37 C |
| 1954 | 13.4 C | -0.03 C |
| 1955 | 13.7 C | +0.23 C |
| 1956 | 13.9 C | +0.48 C |
| 1957 | 13.4 C | -0.05 C |
| 1958 | 13.5 C | +0.01 C |
| 1959 | 13.3 C | -0.19 C |
| 1960 | 13.3 C | -0.18 C |
| 1961 | 13.3 C | -0.17 C |
| 1962 | 14.0 C | +0.53 C |
| 1963 | 13.0 C | -0.49 C |
| 1964 | 13.0 C | -0.42 C |
| 1965 | 12.7 C | -0.78 C |
| 1966 | 13.0 C | -0.46 C |
| 1967 | 13.3 C | -0.15 C |
| 1968 | 13.3 C | -0.18 C |
| 1969 | 12.9 C | -0.54 C |
| 1970 | 13.9 C | +0.44 C |
| 1971 | 14.2 C | +0.75 C |
| 1972 | 13.2 C | -0.24 C |
| 1973 | 13.7 C | +0.23 C |
| 1974 | 14.0 C | +0.60 C |
| 1975 | 13.8 C | +0.33 C |
| 1976 | 13.0 C | -0.44 C |
| 1977 | 12.9 C | -0.56 C |
| 1978 | 13.7 C | +0.29 C |
| 1979 | 14.0 C | +0.55 C |
| 1980 | 13.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 1981 | 14.1 C | +0.68 C |
| 1982 | 13.1 C | -0.34 C |
| 1983 | 13.1 C | -0.34 C |
| 1984 | 13.9 C | +0.42 C |
| 1985 | 13.9 C | +0.46 C |
| 1986 | 13.7 C | +0.28 C |
| 1987 | 13.7 C | +0.21 C |
| 1988 | 14.1 C | +0.66 C |
| 1989 | 14.2 C | +0.72 C |
| 1990 | 14.0 C | +0.57 C |
| 1991 | 13.2 C | -0.26 C |
| 1992 | 12.7 C | -0.70 C |
| 1993 | 12.9 C | -0.55 C |
| 1994 | 13.3 C | -0.11 C |
| 1995 | 13.9 C | +0.45 C |
| 1996 | 13.6 C | +0.20 C |
| 1997 | 13.2 C | -0.25 C |
| 1998 | 14.3 C | +0.86 C |
| 1999 | 14.3 C | +0.85 C |
| 2000 | 13.8 C | +0.40 C |
| 2001 | 14.1 C | +0.67 C |
| 2002 | 13.8 C | +0.37 C |
| 2003 | 13.8 C | +0.40 C |
| 2004 | 13.1 C | -0.34 C |
| 2005 | 14.1 C | +0.68 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1944 to 2005. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 62 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1944 to 2005 | 62 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.06 C (-0.02 to 0.13) per decade | 0.10 F (-0.03 to 0.23) per decade | 1944 to 2005 | 62 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1944 to 2005 | 62 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1944 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 2013 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | 82 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -2.6 C (27.3 F) | 2011 | -0.6 C (30.8 F) | 82 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 136.7 mm (5.4 in) | 2022 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) | 1998 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 25 days | 2013 | 13 days | 35 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 23.8 C (74.8 F) |
| 1945 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1946 | 24.2 C (75.6 F) |
| 1947 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1948 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1949 | 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| 1950 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1951 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1952 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1953 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1954 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1955 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 1956 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 1957 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1958 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1959 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 1960 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 1961 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1962 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1963 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1964 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1965 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1966 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 1967 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1968 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1969 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1970 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1971 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 1972 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1973 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1974 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1975 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1976 | 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| 1977 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1978 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1979 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1980 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1981 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1982 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1983 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1984 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1985 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1986 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 1987 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1988 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1989 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1990 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1991 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1992 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1993 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1994 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 1995 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1996 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1997 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 1998 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 1999 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 2000 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 2001 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2002 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 2003 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2004 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 2005 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 2006 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2007 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 2008 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 2009 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 2010 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 2011 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2012 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 2013 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2014 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2015 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2016 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 2017 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2018 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 2019 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2020 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2021 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2022 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 2023 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2024 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2025 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1945 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1946 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 1947 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 1948 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 1949 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1950 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1951 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 1952 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1953 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1954 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1955 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1956 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 1957 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1958 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1959 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 1960 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 1961 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1962 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1963 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 1964 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1965 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1966 | -2.3 C (27.9 F) |
| 1967 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 1968 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1969 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1970 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1971 | 1.6 C (34.9 F) |
| 1972 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1973 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1974 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1975 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1976 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1977 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1978 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1979 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 1980 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1981 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1982 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1983 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 1984 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1985 | 1.6 C (34.9 F) |
| 1986 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1987 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1988 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 1989 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 1990 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 1991 | 1.3 C (34.3 F) |
| 1992 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 1993 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 1994 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1995 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1996 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1997 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1998 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1999 | 0.3 C (32.5 F) |
| 2000 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 2001 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 2002 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 2003 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 2004 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 2005 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2006 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2007 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2008 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2009 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 2010 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 2011 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 2012 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2013 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 2014 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2015 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2016 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 2017 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2018 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2019 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2020 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 2021 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2022 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2023 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2024 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 2025 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1994 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1996 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1999 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2001 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2002 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2003 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2004 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2006 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2008 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2009 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2011 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2012 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2013 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2014 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2015 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2016 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2017 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2018 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2019 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2020 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2021 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2022 | 136.7 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2023 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2024 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2025 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1993 | 128.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1994 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1995 | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1996 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1998 | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1999 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2000 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2001 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2002 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2003 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2004 | 154.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2005 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2006 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2007 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2008 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2009 | 101.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2010 | 115.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2011 | 144.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2012 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2013 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2014 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2015 | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2016 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2017 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2018 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2019 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2020 | 175.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2021 | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2022 | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2023 | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2024 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2025 | 130.7 mm (5.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2 days |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | 10 days |
| 1993 | 13 days |
| 1994 | 10 days |
| 1995 | 16 days |
| 1996 | 9 days |
| 1997 | 14 days |
| 1998 | 13 days |
| 1999 | 12 days |
| 2000 | 6 days |
| 2001 | 2 days |
| 2002 | 8 days |
| 2003 | 15 days |
| 2004 | 13 days |
| 2005 | 24 days |
| 2006 | 12 days |
| 2007 | 10 days |
| 2008 | 17 days |
| 2009 | 17 days |
| 2010 | 15 days |
| 2011 | 10 days |
| 2012 | 14 days |
| 2013 | 25 days |
| 2014 | 20 days |
| 2015 | 15 days |
| 2016 | 10 days |
| 2017 | 14 days |
| 2018 | 13 days |
| 2019 | 13 days |
| 2020 | 19 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 19 days |
| 2023 | 15 days |
| 2024 | 12 days |
| 2025 | 21 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
30 years with a frostAcross 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at New Plymouth AWS falls on 30 July and the median first autumn frost on 25 June, which leaves a median of 336 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +8.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1944 to 1996) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 30 July | n/a | 30 July | n/a | -3.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 25 June | n/a | 25 June | n/a | +5.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 336 days | n/a | 336 days | n/a | +8.8 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).