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Weather & Climate in Tobermory, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tobermory has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 299.5 sq mi (775.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2501°N, 81.6665°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 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 124 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 | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Tobermory has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (2.0").