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Weather & Climate in Virgil, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Virgil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 98.6 sq mi (255.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2168°N, 79.1329°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 49 km | 6 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 119 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 66 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 17 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 50 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 31 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | MOHAWK POOL | 507 | 59 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Virgil has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").