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Weather & Climate in Wasaga Beach, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wasaga Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density1,122/sq mi
Coordinates44.5168°N, 80.0164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 59.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 121 km 13 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 108 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 122 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 146 km 7 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 134 km 4 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 75 km 5 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 65 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 - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Wasaga Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.2").

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