Climate profileNew Zealand
Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve
- Annual mean
- 7.9 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- October
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals643 m source elevationNASA POWER
Detailed atmospheric records including temperature, precipitation, and daylight for annual analysis
Monthly Climate Normals for Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve in Fiordland, NZ
Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve climate profiles provide essential long-term averages for temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation rates. Data is derived from NASA POWER measurements for a representative coordinate at 643.19 meters elevation, covering the 1991 to 2020 climatology period. These monthly values illustrate the persistent atmospheric patterns throughout the calendar year, supporting precise geographic comparison and landscape research.
Annual climate pattern
Analysis of twelve monthly average temperature ranges alongside corresponding daily precipitation rates
Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve Annual Climate Normals and Temperature Patterns
Monthly average temperatures across Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve transition from winter lows to summer highs while average daily precipitation rates remain steady throughout the year. Based on NASA power climatology records from a representative coordinate, these long-term values outline thermal movement without recording live weather conditions.
- Annual mean
- 7.7 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- October
Twelve-month climate
Compare twelve months of average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight hours.
Piopiotahi Milford Sound Marine Reserve Weather by Month and Long-Term Climate Normals
Examine twelve months of average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates for Piopiotahi Milford Sound Marine Reserve. Reviewing these monthly climate normals across relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight provides precise regional context for the marine reserve.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9 °C3.7° to 20.1° | 6.4 mm/day | 83.4% | 2.9 m/s | 15 hours |
| February | 12.1 °C3.5° to 20.4° | 5.8 mm/day | 84.3% | 2.7 m/s | 13.8 hours |
| March | 10.5 °C2.3° to 18.3° | 5.8 mm/day | 86.3% | 2.8 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 8.4 °C0.9° to 15.7° | 5.8 mm/day | 88.3% | 2.8 m/s | 10.7 hours |
| May | 6.4 °C-0.2° to 13.1° | 6.5 mm/day | 91.3% | 2.9 m/s | 9.4 hours |
| June | 4.1 °C-2.7° to 10.3° | 6 mm/day | 91.9% | 2.8 m/s | 8.7 hours |
| July | 3.5 °C-3.2° to 9.1° | 5.5 mm/day | 91.1% | 2.8 m/s | 9 hours |
| August | 4.2 °C-2.5° to 10.2° | 5.7 mm/day | 90.3% | 2.8 m/s | 10.2 hours |
| September | 5.5 °C-1.5° to 12.2° | 6.3 mm/day | 87.8% | 3.1 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| October | 6.8 °C-0.5° to 14.9° | 6.9 mm/day | 86.3% | 3.2 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| November | 8.3 °C0.4° to 16.5° | 6.3 mm/day | 84.1% | 3.1 m/s | 14.7 hours |
| December | 10.5 °C2.5° to 18.6° | 6.7 mm/day | 83.4% | 3 m/s | 15.3 hours |
Compare two months
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
- Mean temperature
- July: 3.5 °C
- February: 12.1 °C
- Change from July to February: +8.6 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 5.5 mm/day
- February: 5.8 mm/day
- Change from July to February: +0.4 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 9 hours
- February: 13.8 hours
- Change from July to February: +4.8 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest monthly norms derived from long-term climatology records
Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Averages in Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve
Calculated monthly comparisons summarize the highest and lowest values for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across twelve stored records. These comparative averages reflect baseline normals at a sampled coordinate rather than observed weather extremes or localized conditions.
- Warmest month
- February12.1 °C
- Coolest month
- July3.5 °C
- Wettest month
- October6.9 mm/day
- Driest month
- July5.5 mm/day
- Most humid month
- June91.9%
- Windiest month
- October3.2 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December15.3 hours
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Comparing Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas
Standardized monthly climate normals allow researchers to contrast annual temperature cycles, precipitation rhythms, and daylight hours across different protected landscapes. Evaluating these multi-year atmospheric records provides a structured baseline for exploring regional weather variations beyond any single protected area.
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