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Weather & Climate in Brighton, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brighton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°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 36.4 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0422°N, 77.7370°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 57 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 25 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").