Betsiamites, QC

Quebec

Betsiamites is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,428.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,428 Population 26/sq mi density
36°F Avg Temperature

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How Betsiamites Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,428
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Betsiamites has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area94.7 sq mi (245.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates48.9413°N, 68.6460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 28, 2023.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 96 km
Jan 20, 2002 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 138 km
Jan 16, 2015 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 145 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 136 km
Jul 23, 2002 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M4.0 143 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 105 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 46 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 71 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 55 km
May 16, 2010 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M3.1 150 km
Jan 28, 2023 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada M3.0 35 km
Aug 11, 2022 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 48 km
Jan 13, 2022 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 42 km
Apr 22, 2012 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada M2.8 32 km
Nov 4, 2013 19 km E of Forestville, Canada M2.7 26 km
Oct 15, 2013 15 km N of Amqui, Canada M2.6 96 km
Jan 7, 2012 8 km WNW of Rivière-du-Loup, Canada M2.6 143 km
Feb 11, 2016 40 km NNE of Edmundston, Canada M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.6 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.2 in

Betsiamites has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Betsiamites

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Canada Ici Première (Bas-Saint-Laurent) Rimouski, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CHLC-FM "FM 97.1 La radio des hits" Baie-Comeau, QC hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKMN 96.5 FM community radio, rimouski MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Betsiamites

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boni-Soir - Dépanneur Ashini
Dépanneur Messek Enr

Ski Resorts Near Betsiamites

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Abandoned Ski Sector 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Ti-Basse 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Betsiamites

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baie-Comeau AirportYBCMedium Airport
Forestville AirportYFEMedium Airport
Mont Joli AirportYYYMedium Airport
Rimouski AirportYXKMedium Airport
Baie-Comeau (Manic 1) Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Betsiamites?

Betsiamites has a population of 2,428 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 94.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Betsiamites?

Betsiamites has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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