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Weather & Climate in Central Elgin, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (279.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7721°N, 81.0920°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 105 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 | - | 54 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in |
Central Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").