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Weather & Climate in Kingston, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°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 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 77.4 sq mi (200.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2298°N, 76.4810°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 9 km E of Constance Bay, Canada | M3.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York | M3.0 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2004 | 3 km S of Massena, New York | M2.9 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2021 | 8 km WNW of Massena, New York | M2.8 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Mar 20, 2008 | 12 km S of Osgoode, Canada | M2.8 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 19 km SW of Winchester, Canada | M2.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 3 km SSW of Massena, New York | M2.7 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 5 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 55 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 7 km ESE of Constance Bay, Canada | M2.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2022 | southern Ontario, Canada | M2.5 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Nepean, Canada | M2.5 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 12 km SSW of Osgoode, Canada | M2.5 | 112 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").