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Weather & Climate in Cochrane, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cochrane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 65.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area207.7 sq mi (537.9 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates49.0669°N, 81.0331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 65.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 3, 2006 68 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.7 29 km 15 km
Aug 16, 1996 42 km WSW of Kapuskasing, Canada M3.5 138 km 18 km
Mar 4, 2006 63 km E of Kapuskasing, Canada M3.4 64 km 18 km
Feb 1, 1999 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.4 23 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.5 in
February 3°F (-16°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 15°F (-9°C) 2.2 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 2.7 in

Cochrane has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 3°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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