Weather & Climate in Tay, ON

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

Tay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area53.2 sq mi (137.9 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates44.7159°N, 79.7714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 128 km 13 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 115 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 127 km 5 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 58 km 5 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 36 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.0 in

Tay has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.4").

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