General Information
Ashburton District's climate has the benefit of warm summers and cool winters offering the opportunity for water pursuits and recreation at nearby lakes in the summer months and snow skiing in the winter.
The district has an equable climate averaging 1900 hours of sunshine a year with an average rainfall of 738mm per annum ranging from 550mm to 1200mm.
The average daily maximum temperature in January is 22.1°C, reaching highs of 39°C, with an average minimum of 10.2°C. The average daily maximum in July is 10°C and average daily minimum is 3°C.
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| [PROVISIONAL] 2006 CENSUS FIGURES | |
| Ashburton Town | 14,780 |
| Methven Township | 1,410 |
| Rakaia Township |
1,080 |
| Rural District | 10,350 |
| TOTAL DISTRICT POPULATION | 27,620 |
| Projected growth by 2010 | 30,000 |