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Weather & Climate in Horton, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Horton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 61.0 sq mi (158.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5070°N, 76.6323°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 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 | 99 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 35 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 66 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 121 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 75 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada | M3.4 | 115 km | 18 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 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in |
Horton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").