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Weather & Climate in Adelaide-Metcalfe, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adelaide-Metcalfe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 127.8 sq mi (331.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9262°N, 81.7260°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | - | 92 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Adelaide-Metcalfe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").