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Weather & Climate in West Lorne, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Lorne 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 705 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 | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 124.4 sq mi (322.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6001°N, 81.5998°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M2.8 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M2.8 | 102 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 | - | 60 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 Lorne 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").