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Weather & Climate in Kingston, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°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 45.2 inches. The area receives 50.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 174.4 sq mi (451.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2298°N, 76.4810°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| 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 | 71°F (22°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 19°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.6").