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Coopers Creek
A sign saying 'Coopers Creek', in Canterbury, NZ.
A sign on the edge of Coopers Creek.
Coopers Creek is located in New Zealand
Coopers Creek
Coopers Creek
Location in New Zealand
Country New Zealand
Region Canterbury
Territorial authority Waimakariri District
Electorates
  • Waimakariri
  • Te Tai Tonga (Maori electorate)
Elevation
 (as at 43°13′48″S 172°07′05″E / 43.23°S 172.118°E / -43.23; 172.118)
955 m (3,133 ft)
Time zone UTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7495
Area code(s) 03

Coopers Creek is a small, quiet rural community in New Zealand. It's located near the town of Oxford in the Waimakariri District. This area is known for its beautiful mountains and fun walking tracks. It's a place with only eight roads and no shops, making it feel very peaceful. Back in 1901, about 168 people lived here.

Understanding Coopers Creek's Climate

Coopers Creek experiences different temperatures throughout the year. The average temperature in summer is around 16.2 °C. In winter, the average temperature drops to about 5.9 °C.

Monthly Temperatures in Coopers Creek

Here's a look at the normal average temperatures for each month in Coopers Creek:

Month Normal temperature
January 16.8 °C
February 16.3 °C
March 14.6 °C
April 11.6 °C
May 8.3 °C
June 5.8 °C
July 5.3 °C
August 6.5 °C
September 8.9 °C
October 11.2 °C
November 13.3 °C
December 15.5 °C
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