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The North Shore, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
531 Population 6/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $47,200 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
The North Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area88.9 sq mi (230.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates46.0880°N, 82.6358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

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 M3.9 128 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 119 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 137 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 120 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 120 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in

The North Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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