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. 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) |
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").