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Weather & Climate in Essex, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Essex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 107.2 sq mi (277.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1751°N, 82.8248°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 17 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio | M2.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 124 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: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (2.0").