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Weather & Climate in West Perth, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

West Perth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area223.5 sq mi (578.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates43.4750°N, 81.2514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.

Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 147 km 4 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 116 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 - 133 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.3 in

West Perth has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (2.9").

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