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Weather & Climate in Cookstown, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cookstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.3 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (279.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1834°N, 79.6996°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 147 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 64 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 121 km | 5 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 | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Cookstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").