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Weather & Climate in Whitestone, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 356.6 sq mi (923.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6857°N, 80.0556°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 9, 1998 | Ontario, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada | M3.6 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1998 | 3 km NW of Lively, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada | M3.3 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada | M3.1 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada | M2.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada | M2.5 | 84 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 |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.9 in |
Whitestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.6").