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Weather & Climate in Hearst, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hearst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6835°N, 83.6665°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 19, 2013 | 119 km ENE of Wawa, Canada | M4.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 122 km ENE of Wawa, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 42 km WSW of Kapuskasing, Canada | M3.5 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 120 km ENE of Wawa, Canada | M2.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 6°F (-14°C) | 2.8 in |
Hearst has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 3°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").