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Weather & Climate in Attawapiskat, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Attawapiskat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 28.3°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9277°N, 82.4167°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 2, 2012 | 75 km NNW of Moosonee, Canada | M4.2 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 1993 | 122 km N of Attawapiskat, Canada | M3.7 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 107 km SE of Attawapiskat, Canada | M3.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | -4°F (-20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 1.2 in |
Attawapiskat has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -9°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (0.7").