Little Current, ON

Ontario

Little Current is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,156.

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

2,156 Population 11/sq mi density

41°F Avg Temperature

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How Little Current Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,156

Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)

Rain33.5 in/yr

Elevation600 ft (183 m)

Little Current has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.2°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	600 ft (183 m)
Area	188.9 sq mi (489.2 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9793°N, 81.9248°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 13.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998	Ontario, Canada	M3.9	87 km
Aug 5, 2014	6 km NNW of Lively, Canada	M3.8	80 km
Mar 13, 2005	5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada	M3.6	96 km
May 25, 1998	3 km NW of Lively, Canada	M3.4	79 km
Aug 5, 2014	5 km NNW of Lively, Canada	M3.3	79 km
Feb 8, 2019	7 km SW of Azilda, Canada	M3.1	83 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	-	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.8 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.7 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
November	35°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
December	22°F (-6°C)	2.9 in

Little Current has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Little Current

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Little Current Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Little Current

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CFRM-FM 100.7 "Hits 100" Little Current, ON	80s, 90s	MP3 128 kbps
CJJM 99.3 "Moose FM" Espanola, ON	adult contemporary	AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Little Current

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Assiginack Museum
Massey Area Museum
Pioneer Museum

Libraries in Little Current

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Little Current Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Little Current

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
MANITOULIN FLEE MARKET

Hotels in Little Current

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre

Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre

Cafes in Little Current

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Little Current

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team

Dentists in Little Current

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Current Dental Centre

Gas Stations in Little Current

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highway 6 Shell

Hilltop Shell

Shell

Gyms in Little Current

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

On the Rock Fitness Center

Breweries in Little Current

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Manitoulin Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Little Current

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Boogie Mountain	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Little Current

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Elliot Lake Municipal Airport	YEL	Medium Airport
Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport	YZE	Medium Airport
Manitoulin East Municipal Airport	YEM	Medium Airport
Killarney Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Little Current

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Grace Bible Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Northern Life Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Current

What is the population of Little Current?

Little Current has a population of 2,156 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Little Current?

Little Current has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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