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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. The area gets 270 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 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 Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 812.0 sq mi (2,103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9334°N, 80.2830°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
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").