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Weather & Climate in Powassan, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Powassan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0334°N, 79.3496°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 1, 2000 | 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M4.7 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 62 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 150 km | 12 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M3.3 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in |
Powassan has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").