Weather & Climate in Waterford, ON

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

Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area812.0 sq mi (2,103.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates42.9334°N, 80.2830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 118 km 5 km
Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 135 km 13 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 122 km 6 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 147 km 5 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 145 km 5 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 150 km 5 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 138 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 144 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 121 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 144 km 5 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 136 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 140 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 144 km 5 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 118 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 100 km 6 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 127 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 92 km 7 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 140 km 6 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 142 km 8 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 150 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
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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