Port Stanley, ON

Port Stanley is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,148.

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

2,148 Population 156/sq mi density

47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,148

Density156/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain39.0 in/yr

Elevation587 ft (179 m)

Port Stanley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	587 ft (179 m)
Area	13.8 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density	156/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6668°N, 81.2164°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 11.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998	2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania	M4.5	147 km
Jun 10, 2019	1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M4.0	112 km
Jan 26, 2001	8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.9	88 km
Jun 30, 2003	6 km NW of Perry, Ohio	M3.6	96 km
Oct 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	109 km
Aug 28, 2023	7 km SE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	106 km
Jun 20, 2006	9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	92 km
Mar 15, 1992	15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	84 km
Jun 3, 2001	3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.4	92 km
Jan 26, 1991	1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio	M3.4	127 km
Jun 30, 2004	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.3	99 km
Jul 1, 2013	5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio	M3.2	97 km
Jan 9, 2008	6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	107 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	100 km
Apr 25, 2010	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.0	99 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	115 km
Feb 23, 1995	3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio	M2.9	94 km
Jan 4, 2022	3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M2.8	111 km
Sep 22, 1999	16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.8	96 km
Mar 8, 2013	5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio	M2.7	108 km

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

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1823	LAKE ERIE	Unknown	2.7 m	-	46 km
1952	LAKE HURON, MI	Avalanche	1.5 m	-	108 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	2.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
December	29°F (-2°C)	3.5 in

Port Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Port Stanley

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kettle Creek Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Port Stanley

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON	adult hits, classic rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON	classic rock, rebranding	AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON	campus radio, college radio	AAC+ 32 kbps
New Country 93.3 (US)	country	MP3 64 kbps
CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON	community radio, mennonite	MP3 96 kbps
New Country 96.3 FM (US)	-	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON	adult contemporary, rogers media	UNKNOWN
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON	country, rogers media	UNKNOWN
FAITH 99.9 CHJX	christian	AAC+ 32 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock	canada, classic rock	AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Port Stanley

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Elgin County Museum
Elgin County Railway Museum
Sparta Church Museum and Cultural Centre

Libraries in Port Stanley

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Elgin County Library - Alymer		0.0
Elgin County Library - Belmont		0.0
Elgin County Library - Port Stanley		0.0
Elgin County Library - Shedden		0.0
London Public Library - Glanworth		0.0
London Public Library - Lambeth		0.0
Middlesex County Library - Delaware		0.0
St. Thomas Public Library		0.0

Hotels in Port Stanley

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inn On The Harbour

Kettle Creek Inn

Port Stanley Beach Hotel

The Windjammer Inn

Cafes in Port Stanley

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Art & Soul

Coffee House

The Hanlon Merchant Coffee Company

Theatres in Port Stanley

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Stanley Festival Theatre

Clinics in Port Stanley

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C. A. Bell Medical Centre

Train Stations in Port Stanley

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Stanley

Union Depot

Gas Stations in Port Stanley

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Port Stanley

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club

Redtail Golf Club

Airports Near Port Stanley

37 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome	YCE	Medium Airport
London International Airport	YXU	Medium Airport
St Thomas Municipal Airport	YQS	Medium Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Carnie Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport	-	Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport	-	Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field	-	Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field	-	Small Airport
Dobie Field	-	Small Airport
Dutton Airport	-	Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport	-	Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Highgate Airport	-	Small Airport
Innerkip Airport	-	Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)	-	Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)	-	Small Airport
London Soaring Society	-	Small Airport
Lubitz Field	-	Small Airport
Lucan Airport	-	Small Airport
Melbourne Airport	-	Small Airport
Northville Airport	-	Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport	-	Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport	-	Small Airport
Skyview Airport	-	Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport	-	Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport	-	Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport	-	Small Airport
Warren Field	-	Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Woodstock Airport	-	Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Stanley

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Christ Church
Dexter United Church
Plains Baptist Church
Port Stanley Presbyterian Church
Port Stanley United Church
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Union United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Stanley

What is the population of Port Stanley?

Port Stanley has a population of 2,148 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Stanley?

Port Stanley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.

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