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Weather & Climate in Picton, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Picton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 977.8 sq mi (2,532.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0018°N, 77.1464°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 23 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Picton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.4").