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Weather & Climate in Belmont, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 270.4 sq mi (700.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8834°N, 81.0830°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 66 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Belmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").