Cap-aux-Meules, QC

Quebec

Cap-aux-Meules is a small city in Quebec with a population of 12,190.

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

12,190 Population 30/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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How Cap-aux-Meules Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,190
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Cap-aux-Meules has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area408.5 sq mi (1,058.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates47.3821°N, 61.8597°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 78.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.64"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 233 km
2009 Bill Category 1 251 km
2003 Juan Category 1 213 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 198 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 211 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Cap-aux-Meules has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Cap-aux-Meules

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Campus des Îles-de-la-Madeleine - - - - -

Schools in Cap-aux-Meules

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Polyvalente des Îles - - - -
Éducation aux adultes - - - -
École Stella-Maris - - - -
École Saint-Pierre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cap-aux-Meules

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFIM 92.7 Cap-aux-Meules, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cap-aux-Meules

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de la Mi-Carême
Le Site D’autrefois
Musée de la mer

Libraries in Cap-aux-Meules

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Jean-Lapierre0.0

Hotels in Cap-aux-Meules

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Village
Auberge Madeli
Château Madelinot
Chez Denis à François
Petit Hôtel de la Montagne

Cafes in Cap-aux-Meules

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brulerie De Café Des Iles
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Cap-aux-Meules

4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium Rosaire-Vigneault
Le Vieux Treuil
Salle de Spectacle
Salle de spectacle des pas perdus

Clinics in Cap-aux-Meules

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de Cap-aux-Meules

Gas Stations in Cap-aux-Meules

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Crevier
Esso
Harnois

Banks in Cap-aux-Meules

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Des Ramées
Caisse Populaire des Ramées
Desjardins
National Bank

Shopping Malls in Cap-aux-Meules

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'achats Place Des Iles

Golf Courses in Cap-aux-Meules

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf des Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Breweries in Cap-aux-Meules

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À l'abri de la Tempête

Airports Near Cap-aux-Meules

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Îles-de-la-Madeleine AirportYGRMedium Airport
L'Île d'Entrée Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cap-aux-Meules

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cap-aux-Meules

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Catholique de St-Pière-de-la-Vernière
Église évangélique de l'Archipel
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Notre-Dame du Rosaire de Fatima

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Cap-aux-Meules

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cap-aux-Meules.

Name Year Description
Ville de la baie (canada), PQ 2002 Kite shaped ufo moving softly and without a noise in the night sky over Saguenay

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cap-aux-Meules

What is the population of Cap-aux-Meules?

Cap-aux-Meules has a population of 12,190 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 408.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cap-aux-Meules?

Cap-aux-Meules has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 78.5 inches of snow.

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