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. 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) |
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").