French River / Rivière des Français, ON

Ontario

French River / Rivière des Français is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,828.

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

2,828 Population 10/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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How French River / Rivière des Français Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,828
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
French River / Rivière des Français has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area277.2 sq mi (717.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates46.1489°N, 80.5003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Jan 1, 2000 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M4.7 146 km
Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 58 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 65 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 57 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 136 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 62 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 64 km
May 2, 2015 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M3.3 142 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 65 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 111 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.3 in

French River / Rivière des Français has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in French River / Rivière des Français

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École séparée Saint-Antoine - - - -
École secondaire de la Rivière-des-Français - - - -
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Radio Stations near French River / Rivière des Français

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sudbury, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJRQ-FM "92.7 Rock" Sudbury, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CJMX-FM "KISS 105.3" Sudbury, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Libraries in French River / Rivière des Français

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Noelville Public Library0.0

Hotels in French River / Rivière des Français

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wolseley Lodge

Gas Stations in French River / Rivière des Français

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
Esso

Golf Courses in French River / Rivière des Français

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Maples Golf & Sports Club

Ski Resorts Near French River / Rivière des Français

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Former Nordic Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adanac Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near French River / Rivière des Français

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sudbury AirportYSBMedium Airport
Alban Airport-Small Airport
Arnstein Airport-Small Airport
Dominion Airpark-Small Airport
Lumsden Air Park-Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in French River / Rivière des Français

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in French River / Rivière des Français

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse St David

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Frequently Asked Questions About French River / Rivière des Français

What is the population of French River / Rivière des Français?

French River / Rivière des Français has a population of 2,828 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 277.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in French River / Rivière des Français?

French River / Rivière des Français has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

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