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Weather & Climate in Plantagenet, ON

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

Plantagenet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area170.7 sq mi (442.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates45.5326°N, 74.9937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 73.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 54 km 19 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 109 km 13 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 114 km 13 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 67 km 18 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 46 km 18 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 118 km 18 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 63 km 18 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 67 km 10 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 4 km 18 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 73 km 18 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 28 km 18 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 19 km 11 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 136 km 9 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 75 km 8 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 89 km 18 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 37 km 10 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 20 km 5 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 92 km 18 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 73 km 10 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 88 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Plantagenet has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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