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Weather & Climate in Prescott, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prescott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.6 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7168°N, 75.5160°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 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 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 133 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 103 km | 9 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").