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Weather & Climate in Rayside-Balfour, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rayside-Balfour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 1,743.7 sq mi (4,516.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6087°N, 81.2076°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 17 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 19 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 17 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 15 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 12 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.9 in |
Rayside-Balfour has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").