Weather & Climate in Muskoka Lakes, ON

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

Muskoka Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area299.0 sq mi (774.5 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates45.1178°N, 79.5660°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

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 42 km 5 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 12 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 - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.7 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Muskoka Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.7").

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