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Weather & Climate in Fort Frances, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Frances has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6167°N, 93.4003°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,376 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,376 | 82 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,051 | 90 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,615 | 85 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,874 | 93 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 1,096 | 100 km |
| 2004 | SECTION 33 WFU | 1,064 | 39 km |
| 2009 | HWY 72 EASTPOWERLINE | 811 | 85 km |
| 2007 | THE PITT FIRE | 745 | 100 km |
| 2009 | INDIAN PINES HWY 72 | 590 | 86 km |
| 2003 | BIG BOG | 503 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Fort Frances has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").