Kaitaia Weather Records (NZ000093012)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kaitaia (NZ000093012), New Zealand, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Kaitaia
- Kaitaia (NZ000093012) is a weather station in New Zealand at -35.10 latitude and 173.27 longitude, 54 m (177 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1966 to 2009, 44 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kaitaia still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kaitaia set a daily record high maximum temperature of 20.0 C (68.0 F) on 10 July 2009.
About the Station
- Location: New Zealand, -35.10 latitude, 173.27 longitude.
- Elevation: 54 m (177 ft).
- Period of record: 1966 to 2009, 44 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.6 C (83.5 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 30.2 C (86.4 F) | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 27.7 C (81.9 F) | 6.2 C (43.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | 4.5 C (40.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 20.3 C (68.5 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | -0.7 C (30.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 19.9 C (67.8 F) | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | 1.6 C (34.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 4.6 C (40.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 57 |
| 1967 | 48 |
| 1968 | 68 |
| 1969 | 61 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 59 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 87 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 213.1 mm (8.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 21 January 1989 |
| Feb | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) | 16 February 1986 |
| Mar | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6 March 1984 |
| Apr | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 12 April 1981 |
| May | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) | 28 May 1995 |
| Jun | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 22 June 1985 |
| Jul | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 22 July 1992 |
| Aug | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) | 23 August 1979 |
| Sep | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 27 September 1992 |
| Oct | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) | 28 October 1987 |
| Nov | 213.1 mm (8.4 in) | 11 November 1982 |
| Dec | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 30 December 1991 |
Period of Record Coverage
1966 to 2009| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1967 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 1968 | 300 | 82% | No |
| 1969 | 294 | 81% | No |
| 1979 | 240 | 66% | No |
| 1980 | 327 | 89% | No |
| 1981 | 300 | 82% | No |
| 1982 | 256 | 70% | No |
| 1983 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 1984 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 1985 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 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 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2009 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 20 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2008 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 19.0 C (66.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 November 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 24.2 C (75.6 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 0 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 20.9 C (69.6 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 4 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 20.2 C (68.4 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 0 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 20.3 C (68.5 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max (Tie) | 19.3 C (66.7 F) | tie | 6 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 4 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 18.4 C (65.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 4 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 17.9 C (64.2 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 6 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 June 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 11 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 7 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 22.3 C (72.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | monthly high max (Tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 16 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 21.2 C (70.2 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 3 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 21.6 C (70.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 6 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 2005 | Kaitaia, NZ | daily high max | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
22 complete years, 1967 to 2005| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 15.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 1968 | 14.8 C | -0.78 C |
| 1969 | 14.7 C | -0.89 C |
| 1986 | 15.5 C | -0.10 C |
| 1987 | 15.6 C | +0.00 C |
| 1988 | 16.2 C | +0.59 C |
| 1989 | 16.0 C | +0.41 C |
| 1990 | 16.1 C | +0.50 C |
| 1991 | 15.3 C | -0.32 C |
| 1992 | 14.8 C | -0.78 C |
| 1993 | 14.7 C | -0.86 C |
| 1994 | 15.2 C | -0.36 C |
| 1995 | 15.9 C | +0.33 C |
| 1996 | 15.8 C | +0.16 C |
| 1997 | 15.4 C | -0.24 C |
| 1998 | 16.9 C | +1.29 C |
| 1999 | 16.3 C | +0.69 C |
| 2000 | 15.9 C | +0.27 C |
| 2001 | 16.2 C | +0.59 C |
| 2003 | 15.6 C | +0.04 C |
| 2004 | 15.1 C | -0.47 C |
| 2005 | 16.0 C | +0.45 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1966 to 2009| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 30.2 C (86.4 F) | 2001 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) | 35 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -0.7 C (30.7 F) | 1982 | 2.0 C (35.6 F) | 31 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 213.1 mm (8.4 in) | 1982 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 24 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 214.1 mm (8.4 in) | 1982 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) | 24 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 17 days | 1984 | 11 days | 24 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1967 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1968 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1969 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1979 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1980 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1981 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1982 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 1983 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1984 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1985 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 1986 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1987 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1988 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1989 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1990 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1991 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1992 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1993 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1994 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1995 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1996 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1997 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1998 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1999 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 2000 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 2001 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 2002 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2003 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2004 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 2005 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2006 | 14.0 C (57.2 F) |
| 2007 | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| 2008 | 19.0 C (66.2 F) |
| 2009 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1967 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1968 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1969 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1979 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 1980 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 1981 | 2.0 C (35.6 F) |
| 1982 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 1983 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1984 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1985 | 3.4 C (38.1 F) |
| 1986 | 2.0 C (35.6 F) |
| 1987 | 2.4 C (36.3 F) |
| 1988 | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| 1989 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 1990 | 3.6 C (38.5 F) |
| 1991 | 3.0 C (37.4 F) |
| 1992 | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| 1993 | 0.9 C (33.6 F) |
| 1994 | 2.6 C (36.7 F) |
| 1995 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1996 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 1997 | 1.5 C (34.7 F) |
| 1998 | 3.7 C (38.7 F) |
| 1999 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2000 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 2001 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 2002 | 2.3 C (36.1 F) |
| 2003 | 1.9 C (35.4 F) |
| 2004 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2005 | 2.9 C (37.2 F) |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1967 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1979 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1980 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 213.1 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1983 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 150.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1986 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1987 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1988 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1993 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1995 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1996 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1997 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1998 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1967 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1968 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1969 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1979 | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1980 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1981 | 112.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1982 | 214.1 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1983 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1984 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 168.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1986 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1987 | 168.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1988 | 122.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1989 | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1990 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1991 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1992 | 129.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1993 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1994 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1995 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1997 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1998 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 8 days |
| 1967 | 9 days |
| 1968 | 8 days |
| 1969 | 9 days |
| 1979 | 9 days |
| 1980 | 16 days |
| 1981 | 11 days |
| 1982 | 11 days |
| 1983 | 12 days |
| 1984 | 17 days |
| 1985 | 15 days |
| 1986 | 12 days |
| 1987 | 17 days |
| 1988 | 13 days |
| 1989 | 9 days |
| 1990 | 10 days |
| 1991 | 15 days |
| 1992 | 11 days |
| 1993 | 12 days |
| 1994 | 11 days |
| 1995 | 6 days |
| 1996 | 8 days |
| 1997 | 12 days |
| 1998 | 10 days |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a |
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.
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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).