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Weather & Climate in Lake of Bays, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake of Bays has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 257.7 sq mi (667.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3270°N, 79.0054°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 123 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada | M2.9 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 57 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) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.9 in |
Lake of Bays has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").