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Weather & Climate in Quinte West, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quinte West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 56.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 191.3 sq mi (495.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1834°N, 77.5662°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 18 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in |
Quinte West has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").