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Weather & Climate in Ridgetown, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ridgetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°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 36.4 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4354°N, 81.8873°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 76 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 75 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Ridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").