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Weather & Climate in McNab/Braeside, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McNab/Braeside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 98.6 sq mi (255.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2258°N, 79.1796°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 52 km | 6 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 121 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 65 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 13 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 28 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | MOHAWK POOL | 507 | 63 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in |
McNab/Braeside has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").