Westfort, ON

Ontario · Thunder Bay Metro

Westfort is a small city in Ontario with a population of 8,256.

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

8,256 Population 47/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population8,256
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Westfort has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area175.7 sq mi (455.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates48.3651°N, 89.2890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 63.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada M2.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUESDAY (533 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TUESDAY 533 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 1.6 in

Westfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Westfort

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nor'wester View Public School - - - -
St. Ann Catholic Elementary School - - - -
St. Martin Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute - - - -
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Radio Stations near Westfort

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Thunder Bay, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJUK-FM "99.9 The Bay" Thunder Bay, ON 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
CILU 102.7 "LU Radio" Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON campus radio, student radio MP3 96 kbps
CKTG-FM 105.3 "Country 105" Thunder Bay, ON country AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Westfort

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Henry Museum Ship
Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park
Thunder Bay Museum

Libraries in Westfort

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caution!! Blind Bend0.0
Mary J.L. Black0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library: Brodie Resource Library0.0
Waverley Resource Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Westfort

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goods & Co.

Hotels in Westfort

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Nor' Wester Hotel & Conversation Centre
Best Western Plus NorWester Hotel & Conference Centre

Gas Stations in Westfort

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bannon's Gas Bar
CAN-OP
CENTEX
Chapman's Gas Bar
Chapman's Gas Bar
First Class Gas
Grandpa's Store Gas Bar
K&A Variety & Gas Bar
Rita's Cafe and Gas Bar
Shell
Shell
Sunys

Breweries in Westfort

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
One Time Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Westfort

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Westfort

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kamview Nordic Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lappe Nordic Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Westfort

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thunder Bay International AirportYQTMedium Airport
Eldorado Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kakabeka Falls Airport-Small Airport
Martin's Landing-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westfort

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Ann's Church
Westfort Baptist Church

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What is the population of Westfort?

Westfort has a population of 8,256 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Westfort?

Westfort has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches, with 63.2 inches of snow.

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