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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. The area gets 274 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 34.1 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) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
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").