Lake Wanapitei
Lake Ontario lake north of Sudbury, within impact crater
Crater lake north of Greater Sudbury, Ontario; known for cottage-country boating, fishing and shoreline cabins - and for its meteorite-impact origin.
Lake Wanapitei is a lake in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is a named freshwater lake located at the provided coordinates.
There are no widely recorded visitor facilities or major tourist highlights specifically associated with this lake in the sources used for this entry. Information on recreational amenities is not included here.
No widely documented historical construction or significant historical events pertaining to this lake are available in the standard references consulted for this description.
The lake lies in Ontario, Canada at the coordinates given above. Additional nearby-city distances or landscape descriptions are not provided here.
- Coordinates: 46.73722 N, 80.74361 W
How to Get to Lake Wanapitei #
From downtown Sudbury, take Regional Road 80 north then local township roads to access points on the lake; drive times vary by access point but most are within 20-40 minutes of the city.
Tips for Visiting Lake Wanapitei #
- The lake is large-plan longer drives between access points and bring a map of local roads.
- Respect municipal guidelines for fishing and boating; certain inlets are protected for wildlife.
- Combine a visit with Sudbury or other regional towns for services and accommodations.
Best Time to Visit Lake Wanapitei #
Summer and autumn for recreational activities and best access to services.
Weather & Climate near Lake Wanapitei #
Lake Wanapitei's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (839 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
