Weather & Climate in Assiginack, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Assiginack has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 86.8 sq mi (224.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7430°N, 81.8104°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 109 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in |
Assiginack has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").