Faraday, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,612 Population 19/sq mi density
$64,000 Median Income $42,760 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 17.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Faraday has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area84.0 sq mi (217.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.0484°N, 77.8860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on May 10, 2022.

May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 143 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 143 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 136 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 71 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 109 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 118 km
Sep 9, 2015 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.2 143 km
Oct 3, 2009 18 km NNE of Pembroke, Canada M3.1 123 km
Jun 30, 2013 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.1 143 km
May 17, 2013 21 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.1 144 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 117 km
May 30, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M2.9 143 km
Jul 27, 2014 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada M2.9 91 km
Nov 16, 2013 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M2.9 144 km
Mar 5, 2009 17 km NW of Constance Bay, Canada M2.8 143 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 141 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 133 km
Jun 15, 2013 18 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M2.5 143 km
May 10, 2022 southern Ontario, Canada M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.9 in

Faraday has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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