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Weather & Climate in Cobden, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cobden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 200.6 sq mi (519.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6334°N, 76.8827°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 113 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 63 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 104 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 51 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 20 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada | M3.4 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 55 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.3 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 15 km SSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.3 | 133 km | 18 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 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in |
Cobden has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.0").