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Weather & Climate in Bear Island 1, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bear Island 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0091°N, 76.1469°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 111 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 85 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 131 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada | M3.4 | 147 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in |
Bear Island 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").