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Weather & Climate in Wainfleet, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wainfleet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 84.0 sq mi (217.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9263°N, 79.3728°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 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 48 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 100 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 31 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 112 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 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Wainfleet has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").