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Weather & Climate in South-West Oxford, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South-West Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 142.7 sq mi (369.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9784°N, 80.8255°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 km E of Madison, Ohio | M2.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 144 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 | - | 78 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
South-West Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").