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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. The area gets 268 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
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").