Blandford-Blenheim, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,565 Population 51/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $54,850 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blandford-Blenheim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area147.5 sq mi (382.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates43.2463°N, 80.5986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 146 km
Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 139 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 150 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 136 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 144 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 146 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 135 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 107 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 95 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 111 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Blandford-Blenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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