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Weather & Climate in Owen Sound, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Owen Sound experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 55.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5672°N, 80.9435°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 119 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 | - | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Owen Sound has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.6").