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
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.5°C | 8.2°C | 66 mm |
| Feb | 28.3°C | 9.1°C | 73 mm |
| Mar | 27.2°C | 6.6°C | 79 mm |
| Apr | 24.2°C | 5.2°C | 98 mm |
| May | 21.5°C | 2.2°C | 119 mm |
| Jun | 18.5°C | 1.5°C | 117 mm |
| Jul | 17.3°C | 1.1°C | 116 mm |
| Aug | 18°C | 1.3°C | 106 mm |
| Sep | 20.1°C | 1.4°C | 93 mm |
| Oct | 21.7°C | 3.1°C | 89 mm |
| Nov | 25.9°C | 5.2°C | 65 mm |
| Dec | 27.2°C | 5.9°C | 97 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- 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
Near Hamilton
- Waitomo · 55 km away
- Tauranga · 81 km away
- Rotorua · 95 km away
- Waiheke Island · 110 km away
- Auckland · 112 km away
- Whitianga · 113 km away
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