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Weather & Climate in Kirkland Lake, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkland Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 74.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 100.9 sq mi (261.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1446°N, 80.0377°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Feb 1, 1999 | 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada | M2.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada | M2.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-13°C) | 2.7 in |
Kirkland Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").