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Weather & Climate in The North Shore, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The North Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 88.9 sq mi (230.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0880°N, 82.6358°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 137 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 122 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in |
The North Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").