New Zealand Temperate Zone

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Temperate Zone

The Temperate Zone has generally cool and wet winters with occasional frosts. Mean annual minimum temperatures range from -5 to -1 degrees C. Summers are generally warm with cool nights. The narrower temperate range and distinct seasons allows a wide range of vegetables to grow throughout the year. Distribution: This zone includes most of the central parts of the North Island - Taranaki (except for mountain areas) and also Hamilton. It also includes and the eastern and western coastal areas of the North Island. On the South Island it includes the coastal strip from Nelson, along the West Coast to Greymouth. On the East Coast it includes a large area around Christchurch, including inland lower altitude areas. The zone extends along a narrow coastal strip south from Christchurch through Dunedin to Gore and Invercargill.

New Zealand Climate Zone Map

New Zealand Climate Zone Map
New Zealand Climate Zone Map. Source: Original image based on plant hardiness

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