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What is the climate of Toronto?

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Toronto has a continental climate. The average temperature for January is in the low to mid-20s F (about –4.2 °C). In summer, the average July temperature is in the low 70s F (about 22.2 °C) and can exceed 90 °F (32 °C) with 100 percent humidity. Precipitation amounts to about 33 inches (834 mm) annually.