Algonquin Highlands, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,588 Population 7/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $51,400 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 11.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Algonquin Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area386.0 sq mi (999.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates45.2947°N, 78.8256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on May 14, 2016.

Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 113 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 125 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 136 km
Jul 27, 2014 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada M2.9 132 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 100 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.8 in

Algonquin Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.7").

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