All Countries
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. The area gets 281 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
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").