Weather & Climate in Point Edward, ON

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

Point Edward experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,515/sq mi
Coordinates42.9979°N, 82.4133°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 110 km 3 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 94 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 148 km 5 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 96 km 5 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 137 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 107 km 18 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 11 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 110 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 - 140 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Point Edward has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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