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Weather & Climate in Oil Springs, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oil Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7834°N, 82.1165°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 104 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 107 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in |
Oil Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").