West Lorne, ON

Ontario · London Metro

West Lorne is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,337.

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

1,337 Population 11/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,337
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
West Lorne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area124.4 sq mi (322.1 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates42.6001°N, 81.5998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 103 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 98 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 148 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 111 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 95 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 110 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 90 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 82 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 103 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 119 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 128 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 101 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 93 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 99 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 93 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 84 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 101 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 103 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 87 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 102 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 - 60 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

West Lorne has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in West Lorne

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Elgin Secondary School - - - -
St. Mary's Separate School - - - -
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Radio Stations near West Lorne

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON adult hits, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON classic rock, rebranding AAC+ 48 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
FAITH 99.9 CHJX christian AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in West Lorne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chatham Kent Public Library - Highgate Branch0.0
Elgin County Library - Dutton0.0
Elgin County Library - Rodney0.0
Middlesex County Library - Glencoe0.0
Middlesex County Library - Melbourne0.0
Middlesex County Library - Newbury0.0
Middlesex County Library - Wardsville0.0
West Lorne Library0.0

Cafes in West Lorne

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Dentists in West Lorne

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1408419886

Veterinaries in West Lorne

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Lorne Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in West Lorne

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Esso

Banks in West Lorne

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Airports Near West Lorne

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in West Lorne

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Mary Church
West Lorne Baptist Churchq

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near West Lorne

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near West Lorne.

Name Year Description
Eagle (canada), ON 2007 2km long overlooking the city

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What is the population of West Lorne?

West Lorne has a population of 1,337 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 124.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in West Lorne?

West Lorne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.

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