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. 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) |
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").