Weather & Climate in Atikokan, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atikokan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 121.1 sq mi (313.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7567°N, 91.6241°W |
| Timezone | America/Atikokan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Mar 19, 2018 | 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada | M2.7 | 75 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAM LAKE (70,606 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | HAM LAKE | 70,606 | 92 km |
| 2006 | CAVITY LAKE | 26,812 | 87 km |
| 1995 | SAG CORRIDOR | 13,842 | 86 km |
| 2005 | WEST ZONE RX BURN | 9,523 | 95 km |
| 1996 | WHITEFEATHER LAKE | 4,286 | 71 km |
| 1995 | LITTLE GABBRO | 3,145 | 98 km |
| 2010 | KEK SPIDER 302 | 3,039 | 84 km |
| 2021 | JOHN EK | 1,421 | 96 km |
| 2005 | ALPINE LAKE | 1,169 | 85 km |
| 2004 | SUPERIOR RX BURN 2 | 1,128 | 85 km |
| 2004 | SECTION 33 WFU | 1,064 | 97 km |
| 2016 | FOSS LAKE | 917 | 99 km |
| 2021 | BEZHIK | 805 | 87 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 558 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in |
Atikokan has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 1°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").