Weather & Climate in Pelee, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pelee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7737°N, 82.6625°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 48 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio | M2.8 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio | M2.7 | 81 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 | - | 149 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Pelee has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").