Whitby weather in April
In April, Whitby sees average daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near 2°C, with 84 mm of precipitation across 11.5 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 14°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of April to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Whitby's 7th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Whitby's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 11°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 2°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- 11.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:40 AM – 6:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Whitby is town in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada.
- Density
- 944/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1855
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 14°C by the end.
A typical April day in Whitby reaches about 11°C in the afternoon and slips back to 2°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 5°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 7°C warmer than March and about 7°C cooler than May.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Avg low (°C) | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | -1 |
| 2 | 8 | -1 |
| 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 | 10 | 1 |
| 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 10 | 1 |
| 13 | 11 | 2 |
| 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 15 | 11 | 2 |
| 16 | 12 | 2 |
| 17 | 12 | 2 |
| 18 | 12 | 3 |
| 19 | 12 | 3 |
| 20 | 12 | 3 |
| 21 | 13 | 3 |
| 22 | 13 | 3 |
| 23 | 13 | 3 |
| 24 | 13 | 4 |
| 25 | 14 | 4 |
| 26 | 14 | 4 |
| 27 | 14 | 4 |
| 28 | 14 | 4 |
| 29 | 14 | 5 |
| 30 | 15 | 5 |
How April really feels in Whitby
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 22 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Whitby weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2° / -10° | 64 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -1° / -10° | 51 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 4° / -5° | 61 | 10.3 | 5.7 | 11.6 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 11° / 2° | 84 | 11.5 | 2.1 | 13.2 | 2.7 |
| May | 18° / 8° | 81 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 23° / 13° | 93 | 11.4 | 0 | 15.2 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 26° / 16° | 88 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 25° / 15° | 85 | 10.2 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 21° / 11° | 80 | 9.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 13° / 5° | 83 | 11.4 | 0.3 | 10.8 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 6° / -1° | 73 | 10.6 | 3 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 1° / -6° | 65 | 10.6 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 38 | 62 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Whitby gets around 84 mm of rain and snow over 11.5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 38% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Snow chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 13 |
| 2 | 37 | 13 |
| 3 | 37 | 13 |
| 4 | 38 | 13 |
| 5 | 38 | 12 |
| 6 | 38 | 12 |
| 7 | 38 | 12 |
| 8 | 38 | 11 |
| 9 | 38 | 10 |
| 10 | 38 | 10 |
| 11 | 38 | 9 |
| 12 | 38 | 8 |
| 13 | 38 | 7 |
| 14 | 38 | 7 |
| 15 | 38 | 6 |
| 16 | 38 | 5 |
| 17 | 38 | 5 |
| 18 | 38 | 4 |
| 19 | 38 | 4 |
| 20 | 38 | 3 |
| 21 | 38 | 3 |
| 22 | 38 | 2 |
| 23 | 38 | 2 |
| 24 | 38 | 2 |
| 25 | 38 | 2 |
| 26 | 38 | 1 |
| 27 | 38 | 1 |
| 28 | 37 | 1 |
| 29 | 37 | 1 |
| 30 | 36 | 1 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
Wind in April
Winds average 14 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of April to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 5:17 AM, and sunset from 6:34 PM to 7:09 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:56 | 5:54 | 5:52 | 5:50 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:45 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:31 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:18 | 5:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:34 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:35 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 6:01 | 6:38 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:39 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:58 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:54 | 6:42 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:52 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:50 | 6:45 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:48 | 6:46 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:47 | 6:47 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:50 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:41 | 6:51 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:40 | 6:52 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:38 | 6:53 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:55 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:34 | 6:56 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:57 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 6:58 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 7:00 |
| 23 | 13.6 | 5:28 | 7:01 |
| 24 | 13.6 | 5:26 | 7:02 |
| 25 | 13.6 | 5:25 | 7:03 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:04 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:06 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 5:20 | 7:07 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:18 | 7:08 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 5:17 | 7:09 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.31 kWh/m² to a high of 6.39 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 4.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is April a good time to visit Whitby?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Whitby.
What to pack for Whitby in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Whitby sees daytime highs around 11°C and nights near 2°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Whitby in April
The nearest coast averages about 4°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 21°C and coldest in March near 3°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 27 to Sep 2 — about 1.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Bracing |
| Feb | 3 | Bracing |
| Mar | 3 | Bracing |
| Apr | 4 | Bracing |
| May | 7 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 19 | Cool |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 19 | Cool |
| Oct | 13 | Bracing |
| Nov | 8 | Bracing |
| Dec | 5 | Bracing |
UV index in Whitby in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Whitby peaks around June 20 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Whitby in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Whitby is worst in June — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Whitby?
Whitby sits at 43.9°N, 78.9°W, 87 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Oshawa, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Whitby
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Whitby.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Whitby has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 73 m around an average of 100 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 240 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 444 m.
The land around Whitby is covered by artificial surfaces (46%) and trees (36%) within 3 km, water (32%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and water (41%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Whitby (43.8834°, -78.9329°, elevation 87 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).