Weather & Climate in Central Manitoulin, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Manitoulin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 165.1 sq mi (427.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5484°N, 82.4374°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 145 km | 2 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 |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Central Manitoulin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").