Weather & Climate in Rockwood, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rockwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area187.6 sq mi (486.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates43.6190°N, 80.1444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 93 km 13 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 139 km 6 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 87 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 97 km 5 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 127 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 129 km 6 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 77 km 7 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 143 km 6 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 121 km 8 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 145 km 5 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 63 km 4 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 127 km 5 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 141 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in

Rockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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