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Weather & Climate in Magnetawan, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magnetawan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 203.2 sq mi (526.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6652°N, 79.6439°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 1, 2000 | 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M4.7 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 108 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 149 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M3.3 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 73 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 | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in |
Magnetawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").