Tay Valley, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,925 Population 29/sq mi density

$90,000 Median Income $50,440 per capita

$448,000 Home Value

$1,000 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$90,000 median income, 11.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$448,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tay Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	39.6°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-11°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	210 ft (64 m)
Area	204.1 sq mi (528.7 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2079°N, 66.6911°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 19.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Jul 15, 1998	84 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M4.0	91 km
May 6, 1995	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.9	88 km
Jul 14, 1994	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.8	88 km
Jan 5, 2005	81 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.7	90 km
Aug 27, 2015	27 km N of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	8 km
Mar 8, 2009	72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	52 km
Feb 2, 2016	8 km E of Lubec, Maine	M3.6	149 km
Jun 1, 2006	19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada	M3.6	72 km
Oct 18, 2003	48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine	M3.5	90 km
Dec 12, 1990	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.5	88 km
Mar 30, 2012	44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada	M3.4	135 km
Apr 28, 2014	81 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.4	89 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	97 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine	M3.3	84 km
Apr 23, 1991	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.3	88 km
Mar 8, 2009	71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.3	54 km
Aug 28, 2013	84 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.2	87 km
Jul 20, 2007	28 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.2	114 km
Mar 21, 2013	60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.2	50 km
Oct 15, 2003	11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada	M3.1	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Earl	Category 1	273 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	271 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	224 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-11°C)	4.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	14°F (-10°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	3.5 in
April	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
October	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in
November	33°F (1°C)	4.1 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	4.2 in

Tay Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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