St. Jacobs, ON

St. Jacobs is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,960.

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

1,960 Population 55/sq mi density

48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,960

Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain37.1 in/yr

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)

St. Jacobs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 49.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,129 ft (344 m)
Area	35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²)
Population Density	55/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5316°N, 80.5573°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 49.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Nov 26, 1999	14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.8	127 km
May 24, 2000	4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.1	121 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	131 km
Jun 16, 2004	11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York	M2.9	148 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	106 km
Sep 20, 2009	20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada	M2.6	92 km

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	-	143 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	2.7 in
February	19°F (-7°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
July	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.9 in

St. Jacobs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in St. Jacobs

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St. Jacobs Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near St. Jacobs

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
570 News Kitchener	local news	AAC+ 47 kbps
Blown	60's, 70's	MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio	classic metal, hard rock	MP3 192 kbps
CFRU 93.3	-	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laurier	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON	community radio	MP3
CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON	rhythmic contemporary hits	AAC+ 47 kbps
CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON	adult contemporary	AAC+ 56 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON	community radio, hot adult contemporary	MP3 160 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI	community alternative	MP3 128 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON	community radio, indigenous	MP3 96 kbps
CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON	country	AAC+ 47 kbps
98.5 CKWR Real Community Radio	community, local radio	MP3 320 kbps
CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON	community radio, multingual	MP3 320 kbps
CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON	news talk	AAC+ 47 kbps
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON	alternative rock, campus radio	AAC+ 55 kbps
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 57 kbps
CHYM 96.7	pop	AAC+ 47 kbps

Museums in St. Jacobs

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
Castle Kilbride
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village
Earth Sciences Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Fashion History Museum
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Joseph Schneider Haus
Joseph Schneider Haus
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop
Wellington County Museum and Archives
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum

Libraries in St. Jacobs

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Preston		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square		0.0
Dana Porter Library		0.0
Davis Centre Library		0.0
Davis Centre Library		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Main		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park		0.0
Laurier Library		0.0
Lusi Wong Library		0.0
Lusi Wong Library		0.0
Mini Library		0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch		0.0
Southwest Community Library		0.0
St. Jerome's Library		0.0
St. Jerome's Library		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Main		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Aboyne Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Drayton Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Elora Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch		0.0

Farmers Markets in St. Jacobs

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Kitchener Market
Martin's Maple Syrup
Rolling Acres
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market

Cafes in St. Jacobs

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eco Cafe

The Shed: A Café by LenJo Bakes

Tim Hortons

Theatres in St. Jacobs

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St.Jacobs School House Theater

Train Stations in St. Jacobs

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St. Jacobs Village

Gas Stations in St. Jacobs

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

UPI Energy

Banks in St. Jacobs

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Golf Courses in St. Jacobs

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Market Sports KW

Breweries in St. Jacobs

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Block Three Brewing Company
Peel Street Beverage Company
Red Circle Brewing
Red Circle Brewing
Schooner Street Brewery
Schooner Street Brewery
Short Finger Brewing Company
Short Finger Brewing Company
Sparrow Brewing & Roasting Co.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
TWB Co-operative Brewing
TWB Co-operative Brewing
Wellington Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in St. Jacobs

Team	League	Division



Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near St. Jacobs

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Glen Eden	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hockley Valley Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Mansfield Ski Club	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near St. Jacobs

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Brampton-Caledon Airport	-	Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport	-	Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport	YHM	Medium Airport
London International Airport	YXU	Medium Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport	YKF	Medium Airport
Alliston Airport	-	Small Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur South Airport	-	Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport	-	Small Airport
Beeton Field	-	Small Airport
Bellamy Airport	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Briggs Field	-	Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport	-	Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field	-	Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark	-	Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field	-	Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)	-	Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)	-	Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field	-	Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field	-	Small Airport
Conn Field	-	Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field	-	Small Airport
Damascus Field	-	Small Airport
Delhi Airport	-	Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport	-	Small Airport
Elmira Airport	-	Small Airport
Elora Airport	-	Small Airport
Erin Northwest Airport	-	Small Airport
Ethel Airport	-	Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)	-	Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport	-	Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)	-	Small Airport
Fordwich Airport	-	Small Airport
Gamble Field	-	Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field	-	Small Airport
Guelph Airport	-	Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Harkes Field	-	Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in St. Jacobs

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
St. Jacobs Post Office

Treatment Centers in St. Jacobs

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in St. Jacobs

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Calvary United Church
Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church
Trinity Bible Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Jacobs

What is the population of St. Jacobs?

St. Jacobs has a population of 1,960 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in St. Jacobs?

St. Jacobs has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 49.5 inches of snow.

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