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Weather & Climate in South Huron, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

South Huron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 50.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area164.1 sq mi (425.1 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates43.3168°N, 81.5165°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 50.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 149 km 5 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 89 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 122 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

South Huron has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.5").

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