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Weather & Climate in Saugeen Shores, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saugeen Shores has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4168°N, 81.3665°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Saugeen Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.4").