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Weather & Climate in Port Elgin, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 108.0 sq mi (279.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4361°N, 81.3898°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Port Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.4").