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Weather & Climate in Greater Madawaska, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Greater Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 393.1 sq mi (1,018.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2687°N, 76.9035°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 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 | 131 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 99 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 57 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada | M3.4 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2010 | 28 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada | M3.3 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 45 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.3 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Jun 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.2 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 7 km WSW of Casselman, Canada | M3.1 | 136 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 9 km E of Constance Bay, Canada | M3.1 | 78 km | 21 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 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in |
Greater Madawaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.0").