Markdale, ON
Ontario
Markdale is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,216.
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 Markdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 339.4 sq mi (879.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3168°N, 80.6497°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 | - | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Markdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Markdale
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercrest Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Grey Highlands Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Macphail Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Markdale
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFDC-FM 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (AAC Stream) | country | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CFDC 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (MP3 Stream) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJGB-FM "LITE 99.3" Meaford, ON | soft adult contemporary | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 |
Museums in Markdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Park Black History Museum | ||||
| South Grey Museum |
Libraries in Markdale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Highlands Public Library - Flesherton | 0.0 | |||||
| Grey Highlands Public Library - Kimberley | 0.0 | |||||
| Grey Highlands Public Library - Markdale | 0.0 | |||||
| L.E. Shore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Durham | 0.0 |
Cafes in Markdale
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Markdale
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Markdale
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Markdale
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Markdale
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Markdale
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Markdale
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 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 Markdale
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Wiarton Airport | YVV | 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 |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Linton (Kerr Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | 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 |
| Griffith Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hay Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Forest Roths' Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nenagh Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orangeville / Brundle Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Markdale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Markdale
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cedarside Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Markdale Baptist Church | |
| Markdale Church of the Nazarene | |
| St. John Roman Catholic Church, Glenelg | |
| St. Joseph Church |
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Markdale
2 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Markdale.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 24881: Strange vocalizations heard in the Markdale area | 1996 | |
| Report 31992: Man recalls his nighttime roadside sighting near Markdale | 1964 |
Waterfalls Near Markdale
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Markdale.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hoggs Falls |
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What is the population of Markdale?
Markdale has a population of 1,216 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 339.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Markdale?
Markdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 20.1 inches of snow.
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