Lake of Bays, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,759 Population 15/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $56,850 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,110 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake of Bays has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area257.7 sq mi (667.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates45.3270°N, 79.0054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on May 14, 2016.

Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 125 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 123 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 146 km
Jul 27, 2014 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada M2.9 144 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 86 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in

Lake of Bays has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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