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Weather & Climate in Thames Centre, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thames Centre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°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 39.7 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 167.6 sq mi (434.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1055°N, 81.1402°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 km E of Madison, Ohio | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2001 | 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M2.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 2013 | 31 km E of Leamington, Canada | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2022 | 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada | M2.5 | 109 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 | - | 91 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Thames Centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").