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Weather & Climate in Rockcliffe Park, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rockcliffe Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°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 36.3 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 1,398.4 sq mi (3,621.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4501°N, 75.6826°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 51 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 114 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 118 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 42 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in |
Rockcliffe Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").