Location & Surroundings
Waitaki River is a river in Canterbury, New Zealand, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oamaru, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Wellington is about 515 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Waimate Aerodrome, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 51' 30" S, 170° 45' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Pacific/Auckland
- Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NZD)
- Phone Prefix +64
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:48
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 19:46
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Waitaki River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waitaki River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 11.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 353 W/m2.
Temperature
7.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,024.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 7.9 | 2.3 | 59 | 89 | 1,024.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.5 | 0.6 | 176 | 80 | 1,028.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.1 | 3.0 | 160 | 53 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 68 | 333.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 2.3 | 112 | 78 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 353.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.1 | 1.3 | 8 | 87 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.0 | 1.7 | 327 | 90 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.7 | 1.8 | 115 | 56 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 455.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 2.8 | 121 | 82 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 563.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.3 | 0.8 | 291 | 90 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.6 | 1.3 | 343 | 85 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.6 | 2.7 | 70 | 58 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 460.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 2.2 | 89 | 81 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 566.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.5 | 1.7 | 330 | 89 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waitaki River?
Now 7.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 11.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 353 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Waitaki River today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 19:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Waitaki River?
Local time is 06:48. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Waitaki River?
Waitaki River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Waitaki River?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Waitaki River located?
It is at -44.85836, 170.76009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waitaki River in?
It is in New Zealand.