Cobourg, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,519 Population 2,372/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $49,280 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
49°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, 12.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cobourg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density2,372/sq mi
Coordinates43.9598°N, 78.1652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 43.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 72 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 132 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 24 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 77 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 68 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 120 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 60 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 30 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 27 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 126 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 115 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 108 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 72 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 139 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 62 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 141 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 120 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 121 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 68 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 139 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 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Cobourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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