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Hamilton

New Zealand · Waikato Region

Hamilton, also known colloquially as The Tron, is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 192,100, it is the country's fourth-most populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2 (42 sq mi), Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area. In 2020, Hamilton was named the most beautiful large city in New Zealand. Hamilton is now considered the fastest growing city in the country.

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Weather by month in Hamilton

MonthHighLowRain
Jan29.5°C8.2°C66 mm
Feb28.3°C9.1°C73 mm
Mar27.2°C6.6°C79 mm
Apr24.2°C5.2°C98 mm
May21.5°C2.2°C119 mm
Jun18.5°C1.5°C117 mm
Jul17.3°C1.1°C116 mm
Aug18°C1.3°C106 mm
Sep20.1°C1.4°C93 mm
Oct21.7°C3.1°C89 mm
Nov25.9°C5.2°C65 mm
Dec27.2°C5.9°C97 mm

Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.

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Local time
UTC+13 · 19 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Waikato Region
Main language
English
On the map
37.78° S, 175.25° E

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