Rayside-Balfour, ON

Ontario

Rayside-Balfour is a small city in Ontario with a population of 14,557.

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

14,557 Population 8/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Rayside-Balfour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,557
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Rayside-Balfour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area1,743.7 sq mi (4,516.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.6087°N, 81.2076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 66.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 17 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 14 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 19 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 17 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 15 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 2.9 in

Rayside-Balfour has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Rayside-Balfour

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sudbury, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJRQ-FM "92.7 Rock" Sudbury, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
BestNewAge new age, relax MP3 128 kbps
CKLU 96.7 FM university radio MP3
CJMX-FM "KISS 105.3" Sudbury, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Rayside-Balfour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anderson Farm Museum
Copper Cliff Museum
Dynamic Earth
Flour Mill Museum
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
Rayside-Balfour Museum
Science North

Libraries in Rayside-Balfour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Azilda Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Chelmsford Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Copper Cliff Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Lively Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - South End Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Seed Library0.0
Main Branch0.0
Valley East Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rayside-Balfour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sudbury Market
The Marketplace Sudbury

Breweries in Rayside-Balfour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Stack Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Rayside-Balfour

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rayside-Balfour

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Boogie Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Former Nordic Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adanac Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rayside-Balfour

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sudbury AirportYSBMedium Airport
Alban Airport-Small Airport
Dominion Airpark-Small Airport
Killarney Airport-Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rayside-Balfour

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
OATC

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What is the population of Rayside-Balfour?

Rayside-Balfour has a population of 14,557 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,743.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rayside-Balfour?

Rayside-Balfour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 66.8 inches of snow.

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