Lively, ON

Ontario

Lively is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,608.

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

5,608 Population 3/sq mi density

43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population5,608

Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

Rain39.1 in/yr

Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Lively has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 69.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	896 ft (273 m)
Area	1,743.7 sq mi (4,516.3 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4334°N, 81.1498°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 69.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

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	9 km
Aug 5, 2014	6 km NNW of Lively, Canada	M3.8	7 km
Mar 13, 2005	5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada	M3.6	18 km
May 25, 1998	3 km NW of Lively, Canada	M3.4	3 km
Aug 5, 2014	5 km NNW of Lively, Canada	M3.3	6 km
Feb 8, 2019	7 km SW of Azilda, Canada	M3.1	8 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-8°C)	2.4 in
February	12°F (-11°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	22°F (-5°C)	2.5 in
April	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
June	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	3.2 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	2.9 in

Lively has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Lively

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St. James Catholic School	-	-	-	-
École séparée Saint-Paul	-	-	-	-
Lively District Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Walden Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Lively

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Sudbury, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CJRQ-FM "92.7 Rock" Sudbury, ON	mainstream rock, rogers media	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLU 96.7 FM	university radio	MP3
CJMX-FM "KISS 105.3" Sudbury, ON	hot adult contemporary, rogers media	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON	radio publique	AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON	blues, classical	AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Lively

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Anderson Farm Museum
Copper Cliff Museum
Dynamic Earth
Flour Mill Museum
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
Rayside-Balfour Museum
Science North

Libraries in Lively

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Greater Sudbury Public Library		0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Azilda Branch		0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Chelmsford Branch		0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Copper Cliff Branch		0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Lively Branch		0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - South End Branch		0.0
Greater Sudbury Seed Library		0.0
Main Branch		0.0
Valley East Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Lively

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Sudbury Market
The Marketplace Sudbury

Hotels in Lively

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Red Carpet Inn & Suites

Cafes in Lively

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Monuments in Lively

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trans Canada Trail

Gas Stations in Lively

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K

Esso

Ultramar

Banks in Lively

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC

Sudbury Credit Union

TD Canada Trust

Golf Courses in Lively

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lively Golf & Country Club

Sixth Avenue Golf Club

Breweries in Lively

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Stack Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Lively

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Lively

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Boogie Mountain	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Former Nordic Ski Hill	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Adanac Ski Hill	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Lively

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Manitoulin East Municipal Airport	YEM	Medium Airport
Sudbury Airport	YSB	Medium Airport
Alban Airport	-	Small Airport
Dominion Airpark	-	Small Airport
Killarney Airport	-	Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Lively

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Lively

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
OATC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lively

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Christ Anglican Church
Cornerstone Community Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
Trinity United Church
Waters Mennonite Church

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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UFO Sightings Near Lively

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lively.

Name	Year	Description
Naughton (canada), ON	2013	4 red circular objects accompanied by large noise&#44 two joined and then paired with the other two to form one large red circular craft.
Liveley (canada), ON	2004	8chevronlights no sound high resonance vertical climb

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lively

What is the population of Lively?

Lively has a population of 5,608 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,743.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lively?

Lively has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 69.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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