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Weather & Climate in Lindsay, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lindsay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 1,609.7 sq mi (4,169.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3501°N, 78.7329°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 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 86 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 67 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 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, 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 | 70°F (21°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 |
Lindsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").