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Huiakama
Huiakama is located in Taranaki Region
Huiakama
Huiakama
Location in Taranaki Region
Country New Zealand
Region Taranaki
District Stratford District

Huiakama is a small community located in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island. It's found inland, meaning it's not right on the coast. You can find Huiakama just north of another place called Strathmore, along State Highway 43. This highway is sometimes called the "Forgotten World Highway" because it goes through some very scenic and historic areas.

Learning in Huiakama

Huiakama is home to Huiakama School, which teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. This means it's a full primary school, welcoming both boys and girls. The school first opened its doors in 1896, making it an important part of the community's history. You can find out the latest number of students attending the school by checking the official New Zealand school roll data. 13 (as at February 2024)

Huiakama's Weather

The climate in Huiakama is generally mild, with warm summers and cool winters. It receives a good amount of rain throughout the year, which helps the local plants and farms. The warmest months are usually January and February, while July is typically the coolest. This weather pattern is common for inland areas of the Taranaki region.

Climate data for Te Wera Forest (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.0
(71.6)
22.4
(72.3)
20.8
(69.4)
18.1
(64.6)
15.2
(59.4)
13.0
(55.4)
12.3
(54.1)
13.1
(55.6)
14.8
(58.6)
16.3
(61.3)
18.0
(64.4)
20.2
(68.4)
17.2
(62.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 16.4
(61.5)
16.6
(61.9)
14.9
(58.8)
12.3
(54.1)
10.1
(50.2)
8.2
(46.8)
7.3
(45.1)
8.2
(46.8)
9.8
(49.6)
11.5
(52.7)
13.1
(55.6)
15.1
(59.2)
12.0
(53.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 10.8
(51.4)
10.8
(51.4)
9.1
(48.4)
6.6
(43.9)
4.9
(40.8)
3.4
(38.1)
2.4
(36.3)
3.2
(37.8)
4.9
(40.8)
6.6
(43.9)
8.1
(46.6)
10.0
(50.0)
6.7
(44.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 150.4
(5.92)
94.5
(3.72)
130.5
(5.14)
131.2
(5.17)
164.2
(6.46)
167.0
(6.57)
180.2
(7.09)
153.7
(6.05)
163.6
(6.44)
151.5
(5.96)
129.3
(5.09)
161.0
(6.34)
1,777.1
(69.95)
Source: NIWA (rain 1971–2000)
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