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French River / Rivière des Français, ON
Full City Profile · Ontario
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,828
Population
10/sq mi density
$82,573
Median Income
$47,716 per capita
$461,770
Home Value
$1,012
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
French River / Rivière des Français has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 277.2 sq mi (717.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1489°N, 80.5003°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").