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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. The area gets 272 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
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").