Coldest Cities in Ontario

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Ontario

1 Kenora, Unorganized 30°F

2 Thunder Bay, Unorganized 30°F

3 Tiny 35°F

4 Algoma, Unorganized, North Part 36°F

5 Oliver Paipoonge 36°F

6 Springwater 36°F

7 Timmins 38°F

8 Kapuskasing 39°F

9 Cochrane 39°F

10 West Nipissing / Nipissing Ouest 39°F

11 Dysart et al 39°F

12 Thunder Bay 39°F

13 Sioux Lookout 39°F

14 Kirkland Lake 40°F

15 Sioux Lookout 40°F

16 Tay Valley 40°F

17 Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury 40°F

18 Dryden 40°F

19 Laurentian Valley 40°F

20 Whitewater Region 40°F

21 College Heights 40°F

22 Northwood 41°F

23 Westfort 41°F

24 Minden Hills 41°F

25 Alfred and Plantagenet 42°F

26 Lanark Highlands 42°F

27 Southgate 42°F

28 Almonte 42°F

29 North Glengarry 42°F

30 Loyalist 42°F

31 Grey Highlands 42°F

32 Greater Sudbury 42°F

33 Seguin 42°F

34 Muskoka Lakes 42°F

35 Temiskaming Shores 42°F

36 Fort Frances 42°F

37 Wellington North 42°F

38 Trent Lakes 42°F

39 Oro-Medonte 42°F

40 Mono 42°F

41 Valley East 42°F

42 South Glengarry 42°F

43 North Stormont 42°F

44 The Nation / La Nation 42°F

45 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 42°F

46 Champlain 42°F

47 Drummond/North Elmsley 42°F

48 Brock 43°F

49 Kawartha Lakes 43°F

50 Sault Ste. Marie 43°F

51 Severn 43°F

52 Beckwith 43°F

53 Scugog 43°F

54 North Dundas 43°F

55 Douro-Dummer 43°F

56 Selwyn 43°F

57 South Stormont 43°F

58 Ramara 43°F

59 Tay 43°F

60 Rayside-Balfour 43°F

61 North Grenville 43°F

62 Chatsworth 43°F

63 Georgina 43°F

64 Cavan Monaghan 43°F

65 Elliot Lake 43°F

66 Rideau Lakes 43°F

67 Essa 43°F

68 South Dundas 43°F

69 Elizabethtown-Kitley 43°F

70 Lively 43°F

71 West Grey 43°F

72 South Frontenac 43°F

73 Minto 43°F

74 Stirling-Rawdon 43°F

75 North Bay 43°F

76 New Tecumseth 43°F

77 Augusta 43°F

78 Adjala-Tosorontio 43°F

79 Clearview 44°F

80 Bradford West Gwillimbury 44°F

81 Otonabee-South Monaghan 44°F

82 Stone Mills 44°F

83 Trent Hills 44°F

84 Edwardsburgh/Cardinal 44°F

85 Arran-Elderslie 44°F

86 Georgian Bluffs 44°F

87 Alnwick/Haldimand 44°F

88 Espanola 44°F

89 South Bruce Peninsula 44°F

90 Leeds and the Thousand Islands 44°F

91 South Bruce 44°F

92 Perth East 44°F

93 North Huron 44°F

94 Cramahe 44°F

95 West Nipissing 44°F

96 West Perth 44°F

97 The Blue Mountains 45°F

98 Brighton 45°F

99 Puslinch 45°F

100 Saugeen Shores 45°F

The coldest cities in Ontario experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Kenora, Unorganized has an average annual temperature of just 30°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 30°F average, Kenora, Unorganized experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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