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Weather & Climate in Metcalfe, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metcalfe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 1,398.4 sq mi (3,621.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2334°N, 75.4660°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 72 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 117 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 113 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Metcalfe has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.4").