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Weather & Climate in Kapuskasing, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapuskasing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4169°N, 82.4331°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 122 km ENE of Wawa, Canada | M3.9 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 68 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 42 km WSW of Kapuskasing, Canada | M3.5 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 63 km E of Kapuskasing, Canada | M3.4 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Feb 1, 1999 | 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 120 km ENE of Wawa, Canada | M2.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.3 in |
Kapuskasing has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 3°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").