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Weather & Climate in North Bay, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 272 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 44.6 inches. The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 121.8 sq mi (315.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3168°N, 79.4663°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 55 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 133 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M3.3 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in |
North Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").