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Weather & Climate in West Lincoln, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Lincoln 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 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 149.4 sq mi (387.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0725°N, 79.5667°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 68 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 90 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 36 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 114 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 | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | MOHAWK POOL | 507 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
West Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").