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Weather & Climate in Kawartha Lakes, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kawartha Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 876 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 1,171.3 sq mi (3,033.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3597°N, 78.7422°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 88 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 68 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Kawartha Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").