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Weather & Climate in The Archipelago, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The Archipelago has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 228.6 sq mi (592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1517°N, 80.2666°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 15 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 57 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 | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
The Archipelago has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.6").