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Weather & Climate in North Kawartha, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Kawartha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 288.2 sq mi (746.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7308°N, 78.1422°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 112 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 128 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada | M2.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 123 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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in |
North Kawartha has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").