Chatham, ON
Ontario
Chatham is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 43,550.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 25.6 sq mi (66.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4122°N, 82.1849°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 98 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Chatham
23 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Drive Public School | - | - | - | - |
| John McGregor Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Ursula Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Georges P. Vanier Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Indian Creek Road Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Angelina Merici Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| John N. Given Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| St. Agnes Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Winston Churchill Public School | - | - | - | - |
| McNaughton Ave Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Chatham-Kent Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Elizabeth II Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Monsignor Uyen Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Vincent Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| École secondaire catholique de Pain Court | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Catherine | - | - | - | - |
| Chatham Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Victor Lauriston Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Tecumseh Public School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie | - | - | - | - |
| King George VI Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chatham
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFRZ-FM 98.3 Walpole Island First Nation, ON | community radio, indigenous radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chatham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Historic Site & Museum | ||||
| Chatham Railway Museum | ||||
| Chatham-Kent Museum | ||||
| Freedom Library and Military Museum | ||||
| Josiah Henson Interpretive Centre | ||||
| Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History | ||||
| Wallaceburg and District Museum | ||||
| Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame |
Libraries in Chatham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatham Ontario FamilySearch Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatham-Kent Public Library - Chatham Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatham-Kent Public Library - Wallaceburg Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Florence | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chatham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Zelst's Market |
Hotels in Chatham
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chatham
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chatham
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chatham
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chatham
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chatham
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chatham
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chatham
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chatham
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chatham
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chatham
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chatham
11 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chatham
5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chatham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sons of Kent |
Airports Near Chatham
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hadfield Airport | YZR | Medium Airport |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | MTC | Medium Airport |
| Avoca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belle River Field | - | Small Airport |
| Butler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carnie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatham Kent Airport | XCM | Small Airport |
| Colinville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cottam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crystal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| David's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dobie Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dutton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Essex Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Essex/Billing Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fasel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gavagan Field | - | Small Airport |
| Harrow Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harsens Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Highgate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Iona Station (Bobier Strip) | - | Small Airport |
| Leamington Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lenox Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marine City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melbourne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Bass Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Bass-East Point Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Bass Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Pelee Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rattlesnake Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ray Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Reeces Corners Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robertson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ruscom Station Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sharpe's Strip | - | Small Airport |
| St Clair County International Airport | PHN | Small Airport |
| Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Triple Nickel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wabash Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wards Long Acres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Field | - | Small Airport |
| Wheatly (Robinson Motorcycles) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yellow Gold Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chatham
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Federal Building | |
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chatham
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament Parish | |
| Calvary Christian Reformed Church | |
| Campbell African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
| Chatham Christian Centre | |
| Chatham Gospel Hall | |
| Children of Jacob Synagogue | |
| Christ Church Chatham | |
| Eben-Ezer Canadian Reformed Church | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | |
| Evangel Community Church | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| First Christian Reformed Church | |
| First Presbyterian Church | |
| First Reformed Church | |
| Free Reformed Church | |
| Grace Christian Reformed Church | |
| Gregory Drive Alliance Church | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| Immaculate Conception Church | |
| Jami' Masjid Chatham |
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UFO Sightings Near Chatham
11 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Chatham.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2012 | Fireball in Chatham Ontario |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2011 | I seen endless rainbows in a row and it lasted minutes just like rainbows do |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2010 | a lot of people must have seen this orange object over the skys of chatham |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2006 | Disk like objects shooting beams of light to one another |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2005 | 3 oval shaped objects, red or pinkish colour, not very bright, moving VERY quickly! |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2004 | Tuesday, December 14, 2004 While driving to Chatham from Ridgetown on the 401 at apx. 4:50 pm I noticed a jet above the clouds on the |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2004 | A circular light similar to a single vehicle headlight was heading in our direction very much the speed of a small plane but higher the |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 2001 | Orange disks over southern Ontario, Canada |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 1999 | Very Fast, 25000 feet, South to North, Silver, Flashing VERY BRIGHTLY 4-5 times per second, horizon to horizon in about 12 seconds |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 1997 | Huge, Slow , Silent with 7 dim orange lights in a V shape pattern passed overhead, no trail or sound. |
| Chatham (canada), ON | 1969 | The saucer was black,dome topᅉ-30ft.in diam.8-10ft.high,flat bottom,what caught are eye was the white beam shining up into the sky . |
Meteorites Near Chatham
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Chatham.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden (Ontario) | 1939 |
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What is the population of Chatham?
Chatham has a population of 43,550 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 1,699 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chatham?
Chatham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches, with 26.7 inches of snow.
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