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Weather & Climate in Drummond/North Elmsley, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drummond/North Elmsley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 141.2 sq mi (365.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9569°N, 76.2103°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 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 | 118 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 124 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 137 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2010 | 28 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada | M3.3 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 15 km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.2 | 115 km | 17 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 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in |
Drummond/North Elmsley has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 13°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").