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Weather & Climate in Parry Sound, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parry Sound experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 63.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3473°N, 80.0353°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 | 18 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 52 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 | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Parry Sound has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.5").