Northwood, ON

Northwood is a small city in Ontario with a population of 14,017.

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

14,017 Population 80/sq mi density

41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population14,017

Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)

Rain27.9 in/yr

Elevation620 ft (189 m)

Northwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.8°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	620 ft (189 m)
Area	175.7 sq mi (455.1 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	48.3891°N, 89.2752°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 59.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018	75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada	M2.7	103 km

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUESDAY (533 ac, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2002	TUESDAY	533	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.4 in
February	10°F (-12°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	22°F (-6°C)	1.6 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
July	62°F (16°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	2.2 in
December	13°F (-10°C)	1.6 in

Northwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Northwood

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School	-	-	-	-
Westmount Public School	-	-	-	-
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Lakehead Adult Education Centre	-	-	-	-
École Elise Macgill	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Northwood

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Thunder Bay, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CJUK-FM "99.9 The Bay" Thunder Bay, ON	70s, 80s	AAC 128 kbps
CILU 102.7 "LU Radio" Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON	campus radio, student radio	MP3 96 kbps
CKTG-FM 105.3 "Country 105" Thunder Bay, ON	country	AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Northwood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Alexander Henry Museum Ship
Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park
Thunder Bay Museum

Libraries in Northwood

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Caution!! Blind Bend		0.0
Mary J.L. Black		0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library		0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library: Brodie Resource Library		0.0
Waverley Resource Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Northwood

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Goods & Co.

Cafes in Northwood

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Monuments in Northwood

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centennial conservatory and botanical garden

Dentists in Northwood

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sky Dental

Gas Stations in Northwood

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Safeway Fuel Station

Shell

Shopping Malls in Northwood

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northwood Mall

Golf Courses in Northwood

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chapples Golf Course

Breweries in Northwood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
One Time Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Northwood

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Northwood

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Kamview Nordic Centre	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Lappe Nordic Centre	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Northwood

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Thunder Bay International Airport	YQT	Medium Airport
Eldorado Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Kakabeka Falls Airport	-	Small Airport
Martin's Landing	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Northwood

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Redwood Park Church
Thunder Bay Community Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood

What is the population of Northwood?

Northwood has a population of 14,017 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Northwood?

Northwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches, with 59.2 inches of snow.

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