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Clarington, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
101,427 Population 430/sq mi density
$112,000 Median Income $56,500 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,590 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 11.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,590/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area235.9 sq mi (610.9 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates43.9350°N, 78.6083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 120 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 56 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 42 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 95 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 35 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 106 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 39 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 41 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 136 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 127 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 88 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 101 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 57 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 60 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 143 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 149 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 91 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 56 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Clarington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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