Weather & Climate in Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Northern Bruce Peninsula has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 299.5 sq mi (775.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1357°N, 81.4469°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 148 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 | - | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Northern Bruce Peninsula has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.2").