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Weather & Climate in Bancroft, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bancroft 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 270 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 36.7 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 87.9 sq mi (227.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0575°N, 77.8570°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 141 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 69 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 107 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18 km NNE of Pembroke, Canada | M3.1 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.1 | 140 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 21 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.1 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 117 km | 18 km |
| May 30, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M2.9 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada | M2.9 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M2.9 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 17 km NW of Constance Bay, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 140 km | 4 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 18 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M2.5 | 140 km | 13 km |
| May 10, 2022 | southern Ontario, Canada | M2.5 | 132 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in |
Bancroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").