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Weather & Climate in Burford, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burford 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 271 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1029°N, 80.4287°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2001 | 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio | M2.5 | 141 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Burford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").