Niagara Falls Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Niagara Falls’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Canada.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Niagara Falls experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 27°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -8°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Niagara Falls by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. July, the city’s warmest month receives 307 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, receives about 67 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 16 days. For more information, please visit our Niagara Falls Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Canada Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Niagara Falls Temperatures Compared World Wide
Niagara Falls’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
On the other hand, in cooler months, especially when temperatures dip below 10°C, high humidity can intensify the cold. This makes the air feel much colder than it really is.
In Niagara Falls, during the coolest month, February, you will experience 75% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of -1°C. In the warmest month, July, the humidity is 68% combined with an average maximum temperature of 27°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Niagara Falls’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Niagara Falls climate page.
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