Weather & Climate in Melancthon, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Melancthon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area119.8 sq mi (310.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates44.1076°N, 80.2643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 111 km 13 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 99 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 113 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 118 km 7 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 149 km 8 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 104 km 4 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 121 km 5 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 115 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 - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in

Melancthon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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