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Weather & Climate in West Elgin, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°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 37.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 124.4 sq mi (322.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5679°N, 81.6438°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 84 km | 18 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 | - | 61 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
West Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").