Tavistock, ON

Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro

Tavistock is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,955.

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

2,955 Population 32/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,955
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Tavistock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Area93.4 sq mi (242.0 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates43.3168°N, 80.8330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 150 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 125 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 113 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 139 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 - 115 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Tavistock has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Tavistock

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sprucedale Public School - - - -
Tavistock Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tavistock

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON adult hits, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 kbps
Blown 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON classic rock, rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio classic metal, hard rock MP3 192 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
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON alternative rock, campus radio AAC+ 55 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
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 community radio MP3 128 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
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
FAITH 99.9 CHJX christian AAC+ 32 kbps
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN

Museums in Tavistock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castle Kilbride
Gallery Stratford
Stratford Perth Museum
Stratford-Perth Museum
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum
Woodstock Museum

Libraries in Tavistock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mini Library0.0
Oxford County Library - Embro0.0
Oxford County Library - Harrington0.0
Oxford County Library - Innerkip0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville0.0
Oxford County Library - Tavistock0.0
Perth East Public Library0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0
Woodstock Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tavistock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Stratford Market

Cafes in Tavistock

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Time
D&D Homestyle Cuisine & Café
Harry Ten Shilling Tea Room
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Tavistock

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Shell

Banks in Tavistock

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Scotiabank

Breweries in Tavistock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jobsite Brewing
Peel Street Beverage Company
Stratford Brewery

Airports Near Tavistock

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-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
Dutton Airport-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
Fordwich 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
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tavistock

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
East Zorra Mennonite
Grace United Church
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Shakespeare Presbyterian Church
St. Anthony Church
Tavistock Bible Chapel
Tavistock Mennonite Church
Tavistock Missionary Church
Trinity Lutheran Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tavistock

What is the population of Tavistock?

Tavistock has a population of 2,955 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 93.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tavistock?

Tavistock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

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