Current River, ON

Current River is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,744.

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

4,744 Population 27/sq mi density

40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population4,744

Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)

Rain28.0 in/yr

Elevation741 ft (226 m)

Current River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	40.3°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	741 ft (226 m)
Area	175.7 sq mi (455.1 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	48.4695°N, 89.1873°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 62.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018	75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada	M2.7	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUESDAY (533 ac, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2002	TUESDAY	533	89 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	1.4 in
February	10°F (-12°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	22°F (-6°C)	1.6 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	2.2 in
December	13°F (-10°C)	1.6 in

Current River has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Current River

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Claude E. Garton Public School	-	-	-	-
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Current River

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Thunder Bay, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CJUK-FM "99.9 The Bay" Thunder Bay, ON	70s, 80s	AAC 128 kbps
CILU 102.7 "LU Radio" Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON	campus radio, student radio	MP3 96 kbps
CKTG-FM 105.3 "Country 105" Thunder Bay, ON	country	AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Current River

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Alexander Henry Museum Ship
Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park
Thunder Bay Museum

Libraries in Current River

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Caution!! Blind Bend		0.0
Mary J.L. Black		0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library		0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library: Brodie Resource Library		0.0
Waverley Resource Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Current River

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Goods & Co.

Monuments in Current River

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terry Fox 1958- 1981

Gas Stations in Current River

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAN-OP

Esso

Gyms in Current River

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intrinsic

Golf Courses in Current River

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strathcona Golf Course

Breweries in Current River

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
One Time Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Current River

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Current River

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Current River

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Thunder Bay International Airport	YQT	Medium Airport
Eldorado Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Kakabeka Falls Airport	-	Small Airport
Martin's Landing	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Current River

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Epiphany Lutheran Church
Faith City Church
St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Current River

What is the population of Current River?

Current River has a population of 4,744 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Current River?

Current River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 62.1 inches of snow.

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