Bethany, ON

Ontario · Oshawa Metro

Bethany is a small town in Ontario with a population of 500.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

500 Population 4/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Bethany Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population500
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Bethany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area118.3 sq mi (306.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates44.1834°N, 78.5663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 63 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 148 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 64 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 60 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 92 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 59 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 134 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 60 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 60 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 112 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 128 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 85 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 86 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 113 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 84 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 122 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in

Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Bethany

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rolling Hills Public School - - - -
Grandview Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bethany

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Peterborough, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJWV Oldies 96.7 FM oldies AAC+ 31 kbps

Museums in Bethany

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Canadian Canoe Museum
Ganaraska Forest Centre
Hutchinson House
Olde Gaol Museum

Libraries in Bethany

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cavan Monaghan Public Library - Bruce Johnston Branch0.0
Cavan Monaghan Public Library - Millbrook Branch0.0
Cobourg Public Library - Bewdley Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Bethany Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Lindsay Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Omemee Branch0.0
Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library - Stewart Hall Branch0.0
Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library - Bailieboro Branch0.0
Peterborough Public Library0.0
Peterborough Public Library - Delafosse Branch0.0
Port Hope Public Library - Canton Branch0.0
Selwyn Public Library - Ennismore Branch0.0
Selwyn Public Library -Bridgenorth Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Bethany

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Allin's Orchard Market
Fred's Fruit Market

Veterinaries in Bethany

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cavan Hills Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Bethany

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bethany Premium Fuels
Cango
Esso
RaceTrac
XTR

Breweries in Bethany

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bobcaygeon Brewery
Haven Brewing Co.
Persian Empire Distillery

Ski Resorts Near Bethany

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bethany

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oshawa Executive AirportYOOMedium Airport
Peterborough Regional AirportYPQMedium Airport
Beaverton Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-Small Airport
Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackstock / Martyn-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield-Small Airport
Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield-Small Airport
Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port-Small Airport
Cameron/Arbour Airfield-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dave Carlaw Strip-Small Airport
Dillon Field-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Douro Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsford Airport-Small Airport
Elizabethville Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmhirst's Resort Airport-Small Airport
Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield-Small Airport
Hampton-Small Airport
Hampton / Morawetz Field-Small Airport
Hastings / Sweetwater Farms Airport-Small Airport
Hoskin Airport-Small Airport
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtonville / Steeves Field-Small Airport
Omemee Airport-Small Airport
Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport-Small Airport
Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orono Field-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Pine Point Airfield-Small Airport
Port Hope (Millson Field)-Small Airport
Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport-Small Airport
PR Ajax Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Field-Small Airport
Seagrave / North Port Airfield-Small Airport
Stone Airport-Small Airport
Stouffville Airport-Small Airport
Sunderland field/Blackwater creek-Small Airport
Toronto Markham Airport-Small Airport
Utica Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bethany

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bethany

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballyduff Presbyterian Church
Bethany United Church
St. Mary's Anglican Church
The Marsh Trinity Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethany

What is the population of Bethany?

Bethany has a population of 500 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 118.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bethany?

Bethany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

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