Picton, ON

Picton is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,702.

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

4,702 Population 5/sq mi density

45°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population4,702

Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

Rain36.7 in/yr

Elevation308 ft (94 m)

Picton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.2°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	308 ft (94 m)
Area	977.8 sq mi (2,532.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0018°N, 77.1464°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Dec 25, 1998	23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada	M3.6	66 km
Apr 23, 2023	New York	M3.6	92 km
Jun 29, 2024	14 km W of Ellisburg, New York	M3.3	73 km
Jul 31, 1997	0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York	M3.2	149 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	148 km
Aug 4, 2004	30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada	M3.0	95 km
Nov 7, 2002	13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada	M3.0	23 km
Jul 19, 2007	27 km S of Cobourg, Canada	M3.0	90 km
Dec 21, 2009	10 km NNE of Olcott, New York	M2.7	138 km
Aug 11, 2007	4 km N of Kingston, Canada	M2.6	61 km
Mar 29, 2020	11 km N of Lyndonville, New York	M2.6	117 km
Apr 14, 2023	1 km W of Adams Center, New York	M2.6	91 km
Apr 11, 2007	6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York	M2.6	77 km
Jul 11, 2017	11 km NNW of Barker, New York	M2.5	132 km
Feb 13, 2014	34 km N of Lyndonville, New York	M2.5	108 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	2.7 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in	Driest
April	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.2 in
November	38°F (3°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
December	26°F (-4°C)	3.4 in

Picton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Picton

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute	-	-	-	-
St. Gregory Catholic School	-	-	-	-
Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School	-	-	-	-
Sonrise Christian Academy	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Picton

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Greater Napanee MyFM 88.7	-	AAC+ 32 kbps
CJOJ-FM 95.5 "Hits FM" Belleville, ON	80's, 90's	AAC+ 98 kbps
CHCQ-FM 100.1 "Cool 100" Belleville, ON	new country	AAC+ 98 kbps

Museums in Picton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Canadian Museum of Fraternal Lodges
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum
Macaulay Heritage Park Museum
Naval Marine Archive The Canadian Collection
Port Milford Historic Village
UEL Heritage Centre & Park
Wellington Community Historic Museum

Libraries in Picton

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Belleville Public Library		0.0
Deseronto Public Library		0.0
Kanhiote Public Library		0.0
Lennox & Addington Library - Napanee Branch		0.0
Prince Edward County Public Library - Bloomfield Branch		0.0
Prince Edward County Public Library - Millford Branch		0.0
Prince Edward County Public Library - Picton Branch		0.0
Prince Edward County Public Library - Wellington Branch		0.0

Farmers Markets in Picton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
George Zegouras Market Square

Hotels in Picton

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake on the Mountain Inn

Merrill House

Red Barn

Stone Carriage House

The Royal

The Royal Annex

The Waring House

The Wexford House

Cafes in Picton

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beacon Bike + Brew

Lily's Cafe

The Bean Counter

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Picton

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mount Tabor Playhouse

Mt. Tabor Theatre

Regent Theatre

The Regent Theatre

Monuments in Picton

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Milford

Clinics in Picton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #72841553

Dentists in Picton

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Picton Denture Clinic

Gas Stations in Picton

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K

Esso

Mobil

Ultramar

Banks in Picton

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

CIBC

Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Picton

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Armoury

Gyms in Picton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PEFAC

The Gym in the Armoury

Golf Courses in Picton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Picton Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Picton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barley Days Brewery
Glenora Craft Brewery
Parsons Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Picton

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Picton

19 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
CFB Trenton	YTR	Medium Airport
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport	YGK	Medium Airport
Belleville Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Camden East / Varty Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Camden East Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Fawcettville Airfield	-	Small Airport
Galloo Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Greenbush Airport	-	Small Airport
Kingston / Riverland Airfield	-	Small Airport
Napanee Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Newburgh - R.S. (Bob) Clapp Memorial Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Nicholson Island Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Rednersville / Aery	-	Small Airport
Selby - Howard's Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Stirling Airport	-	Small Airport
Stirling Private Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Trenton/Mountain View Airport	-	Small Airport
Tyendinaga Mohawk Airport	-	Small Airport
Westport / Rideau Lakes Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Picton

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Canada Post
Canada Post
Picton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Picton

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Abundant Life Pentecostal
Cherry Valley United Church
First Baptist Church
Gilead Fellowship
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Old White Chapel
Picton United Church
Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Gregory's Catholic Church
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church
St. Phillip's Anglican Church
The Salvation Army

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UFO Sightings

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UFO Sightings Near Picton

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

Name	Year	Description
Woodville (canada), ON	2013	Object following the International Space Station. ((NUFORC Note: Japanese HTV-4 craft flying close to eht ISS. PD))
Picton (canada), ON	2009	Bright light in sky over Picton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Picton

What is the population of Picton?

Picton has a population of 4,702 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 977.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Picton?

Picton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

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