Weather & Climate in Sharbot Lake, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sharbot Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 382.8 sq mi (991.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7739°N, 76.6872°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 146 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 141 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada | M3.3 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 9 km E of Constance Bay, Canada | M3.1 | 98 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 7 km WSW of Casselman, Canada | M3.1 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18 km NNE of Pembroke, Canada | M3.1 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.1 | 111 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 21 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.1 | 114 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 17 km N of Wakefield, Canada | M3.0 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York | M3.0 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 100 km | 18 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in |
Sharbot Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").