Walkerton, ON
Ontario
Walkerton is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,724.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Walkerton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 230.9 sq mi (598.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1302°N, 81.1531°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Walkerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (2.9").
Schools in Walkerton
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerton District Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Immaculate Community School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Walkerton
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFPS-FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (MP3 Stream) | active rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON | commercial, country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CFPS -FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (AAC Stream) | active rock, new format rebranding | AAC 63 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 |
Museums in Walkerton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresure Chest Museum |
Libraries in Walkerton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce County Public Library - Cargill Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Chesley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Mildmay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Paisley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Paisley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Teeswater Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Walkerton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanover Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Howick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Wingham Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Neustadt | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Normanby/Ayton | 0.0 |
Hotels in Walkerton
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Walkerton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Walkerton
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Walkerton
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Walkerton
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Walkerton
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goderich Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Wiarton Airport | YVV | Medium Airport |
| Arthur (Metz Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Linton (Kerr Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Griffith Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Forest Roths' Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nenagh Field | - | Small Airport |
| Owen Sound (Cook Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Palmerston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papple Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paterson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Port Elgin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robinson International Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Roth Field | - | Small Airport |
| Shepherd's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Southampton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stratford Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Teeswater (Thompson Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Varys Field | - | Small Airport |
| Walter's Falls (Piper Way) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Walter's Field | - | Small Airport |
| White Cloud Island | - | Small Airport |
| Wilkinson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Wingham (Inglis Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wingham / Richard W. LeVan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Walkerton
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Walkerton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Walkerton
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| St. Paul's United Church | |
| St. Thomas' Anglican Church | |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | |
| Walkerton Baptist Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Walkerton
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Walkerton.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Walkerton (canada), ON | 2010 | rectangle and orange. thought it was a fire but realized it was in the sky. |
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What is the population of Walkerton?
Walkerton has a population of 4,724 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 230.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Walkerton?
Walkerton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.
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