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Weather & Climate in Carp, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 1,398.4 sq mi (3,621.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3501°N, 76.0327°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 74 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 143 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 116 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in |
Carp has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").