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Weather & Climate in Algonquin Highlands, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Algonquin Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 386.0 sq mi (999.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2947°N, 78.8256°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 125 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada | M2.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in |
Algonquin Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.7").