Weather & Climate in Sables-Spanish Rivers, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sables-Spanish Rivers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 309.3 sq mi (801.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2012°N, 82.3145°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 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 109 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 94 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Sables-Spanish Rivers has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").