Watford, ON

Ontario

Watford is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,536.

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

1,536 Population 13/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,536
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Watford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area120.2 sq mi (311.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates42.9501°N, 81.8831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 1, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 146 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 143 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 135 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 127 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 131 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 146 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 138 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 99 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 142 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 129 km
Jan 6, 2006 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 136 km
Jun 10, 2010 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 138 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 - 103 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Watford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Watford

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
East Lambton Elementary School - - - -
St. Peter Canisius Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Watford

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Watford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forest-Lambton Museum
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada

Libraries in Watford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lambton County Library - Alvinston0.0
Lambton County Library - Arkona0.0
Lambton County Library - Forest0.0
Lambton County Library - Inwood0.0
Lambton County Library - Oil Springs0.0
Lambton County Library - Shetland0.0
Lambton County Library - Thedford0.0
Lambton County Library - Watford0.0
Lambton County Library - Wyoming0.0
Middlesex County Library - Glencoe0.0
Middlesex County Library - Parkhill0.0

Gas Stations in Watford

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GOCO
Shell
Warwick Gas Variety

Airports Near Watford

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Arnold Field-Small Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Colinville Field-Small Airport
Crystal Airport-Small Airport
David's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Flugplatz Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
Lenox Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Marine City Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
St Clair County International AirportPHNSmall Airport
Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Witham Field-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Watford

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
First Baptist Church
Mount Carmel Church
Our Lady Help of Christians
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church
Saint James Chapel
Trinity Anglican Church
Warwick Chapel of Ease
Watford Pentecostal Assembly
Watford United Church

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What is the population of Watford?

Watford has a population of 1,536 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 120.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Watford?

Watford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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