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. 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 Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates42.4354°N, 81.8873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

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").

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