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Weather & Climate in Highlands East, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Highlands East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 265.7 sq mi (688.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9731°N, 78.2581°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 95 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 148 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18 km NNE of Pembroke, Canada | M3.1 | 147 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada | M2.9 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Highlands East has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").