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Weather & Climate in Lion's Head, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lion's Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 299.5 sq mi (775.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9869°N, 81.2587°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Lion's Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.4").