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Weather & Climate in Bothwell, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bothwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°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 36.6 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6334°N, 81.8665°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 134 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 | — | 81 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Bothwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").