Lion's Head, ON

Ontario

Lion's Head is a small town in Ontario with a population of 624.

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

624 Population 2/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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How Lion's Head Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population624
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Lion's Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area299.5 sq mi (775.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates44.9869°N, 81.2587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

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Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 29, 2012.

Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 95 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 133 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 - 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Lion's Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Lion's Head

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bruce Peninsula District School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lion's Head

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Lion's Head

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bruce County Public Library - Lion's Head Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Wiarton Branch0.0

Cafes in Lion's Head

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cindy Lou's

Gas Stations in Lion's Head

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

By The Bay General Store
Ferndale Drive In
PJ's Gas
UPI Energy

Airports Near Lion's Head

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional AirportYOSMedium Airport
Wiarton AirportYVVMedium Airport
Blacks Lake Airfield-Small Airport
East Linton (Kerr Field)-Small Airport
Farrow's Field-Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Glendale Airport-Small Airport
Griffith Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Hay Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Owen Sound (Cook Field)-Small Airport
Port Elgin Airport-Small Airport
Southampton Airport-Small Airport
Tobermory Airport-Small Airport
Varys Field-Small Airport
Walter's Falls (Piper Way) Aerodrome-Small Airport
White Cloud Island-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lion's Head

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lion's Head

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
United Church

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UFO Sightings Near Lion's Head

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lion's Head.

Name Year Description
Lion&#39s head (canada), ON 2005 We thought that it was a satalite moving across the sky until I noticed that it had 3 bright lights(1 in front&#442 at back) It was dark i

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What is the population of Lion's Head?

Lion's Head has a population of 624 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 299.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lion's Head?

Lion's Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.

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