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Weather & Climate in Rainy River, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rainy River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8209°N, 92.6998°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEST ZONE RX BURN (9,523 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | WEST ZONE RX BURN | 9,523 | 98 km |
| 1996 | WHITEFEATHER LAKE | 4,286 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,874 | 93 km |
| 2004 | SECTION 33 WFU | 1,064 | 38 km |
| 2021 | BEZHIK | 805 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in |
Rainy River has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").