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Weather & Climate in Shuniah Township, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shuniah Township has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 175.7 sq mi (455.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5242°N, 89.1147°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Mar 19, 2018 | 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada | M2.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TUESDAY (533 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | TUESDAY | 533 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.7 in |
Shuniah Township has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 3°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.2").