Markdale, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

1,216 Population 4/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature
Markdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,391 ft (424 m)
Area339.4 sq mi (879.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates44.3168°N, 80.6497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 29, 2012.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 148 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 136 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 142 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 107 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 115 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 - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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