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. 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) |
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").