Weather & Climate in Whitefish Lake 6, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitefish Lake 6 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3118°N, 81.2516°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 24 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 33 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 17 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 19 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 23 km | 2 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 |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in |
Whitefish Lake 6 has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").