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Weather & Climate in Whitewater Region, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitewater Region has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 206.8 sq mi (535.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8198°N, 76.8903°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 110 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 51 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 50 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 42 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 115 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 39 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in |
Whitewater Region has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").