Harriston, ON
Ontario
Harriston is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,797.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Harriston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9120°N, 80.8720°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 | - | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in |
Harriston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.7").
Schools in Harriston
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minto-Clifford Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Palmerston Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Norwell District Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Harriston
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 News Kitchener | local news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Blown | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crucial Velocity Radio | classic metal, hard rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON | commercial, country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 | |
| CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON | news talk | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON | community radio, hot adult contemporary | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI | community alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON | country | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| 98.5 CKWR Real Community Radio | community, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON | community radio, multingual | MP3 320 kbps |
Libraries in Harriston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce County Public Library - Mildmay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanover Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Howick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Atwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Listowel Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Drayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Mount Forest Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Palmerston Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Neustadt | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Normanby/Ayton | 0.0 |
Cafes in Harriston
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Harriston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Harriston
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Harriston
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Harriston
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Harriston
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Harriston
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Harriston
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osler Bluff Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Harriston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | YCE | Medium Airport |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Arthur (Metz Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Baird Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Ellen Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Centralia (Essery Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Hill Field | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Linton (Kerr Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Erin Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley (Black Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley / Luther Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley/Martin Field | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Harriston
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| The Old Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Harriston
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crossroads Life Church | |
| Harriston Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Harriston United Church | |
| James Street United Church | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| Knox-Calvin Presbysterian Church | |
| Palmerston Christian Reformed Church | |
| Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | |
| Saint Paul's Anglican Church | |
| Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Harriston
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Harriston.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mount forest (canada), ON | 2011 | Round glowing fire like ball in Ontario. |
| Mount forest (canada), ON | 2009 | Blue light in the sky between the moon and a bright star to the east. ((NUFORC Note: Jupiter? PD)) |
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What is the population of Harriston?
Harriston has a population of 1,797 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Harriston?
Harriston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.
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