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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. The area gets 273 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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").