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Weather & Climate in Watford, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 120.2 sq mi (311.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9501°N, 81.8831°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Ohio | M2.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | - | 103 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Watford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").