Weather & Climate in Perth South, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Perth South has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area151.3 sq mi (391.9 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates43.3117°N, 81.1365°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.

Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 150 km 7 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 138 km 4 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 116 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 - 114 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in

Perth South has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").

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