Port Elgin, ON
Ontario
Port Elgin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,862.
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 Port Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 108.0 sq mi (279.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4361°N, 81.3898°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 | - | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Port Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.4").
Schools in Port Elgin
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugeen District Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's School | - | - | - | - |
| Northport Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| G.C. Huston Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Port Elgin
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFPS-FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (MP3 Stream) | active rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFPS -FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (AAC Stream) | active rock, new format rebranding | AAC 63 kbps |
Museums in Port Elgin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre | ||||
| Bruce Power Visitor Centre | ||||
| Tresure Chest Museum |
Libraries in Port Elgin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce County Public Library - Cargill Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Paisley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Paisley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Port Elgin Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Sauble Beach Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Southampton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Tara Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Tiverton Branch | 0.0 |
Hotels in Port Elgin
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Elgin
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Port Elgin
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Port Elgin
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Port Elgin
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Elgin
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Elgin
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Port Elgin
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Port Elgin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlaw Brew Co | ||||
| Three Sheets Brewing | ||||
| Three Sheets Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Port Elgin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Port Elgin
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goderich Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Wiarton Airport | YVV | Medium Airport |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Linton (Kerr Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Griffith Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hay Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Forest Roths' Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nenagh Field | - | Small Airport |
| Owen Sound (Cook Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Palmerston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Port Elgin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robinson International Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Roth Field | - | Small Airport |
| Shepherd's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Southampton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Teeswater (Thompson Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Varys Field | - | Small Airport |
| White Cloud Island | - | Small Airport |
| Wingham (Inglis Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wingham / Richard W. LeVan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Port Elgin
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Port Elgin Post Office | |
| Southampton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Elgin
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Missionary Church | |
| Port Elgin United Church | |
| Southampton United Church | |
| St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church | |
| St. Joseph Church | |
| St. Patrick Church | |
| St. Paul’s Anglican Church | |
| Tolme Memorial Presbyterian Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Port Elgin
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Port Elgin.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Port elgin (canada), ON | 2012 | A orange glowing ball the size of a large beach ball slowly passing over head |
| Southampton (canada), ON | 2012 | Bright orange lights seen over Lake Huron. |
| Port elgin (canada), ON | 2011 | Eight bright orange elliptical objects with windows over port Elgin Ontario at 21:20 on 31 august 2011. |
| Saugeen shores (canada), ON | 2011 | saw a bight orange light over lake huron, moving irregularly, then faster and gone. |
| Southampton (canada), ON | 2006 | White glowing daytime sighting, object moving through clouds just above horizon. |
Meteorites Near Port Elgin
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Port Elgin.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2001 |
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What is the population of Port Elgin?
Port Elgin has a population of 7,862 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 108.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Elgin?
Port Elgin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 59.3 inches of snow.
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