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. 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) |
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 (-1°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").