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Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,638 Population 0/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $44,640 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$536 Median Rent 4.4% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $536/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Eeyou Istchee Baie-James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-6°F Jan (-21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average29.4°F
46% below US avg
January Average-6°F (-21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area109,314.5 sq mi (283,124.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates51.9635°N, 75.0327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.29"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 5, 2002.

Jun 5, 2002 277 km N of Mistissini, Canada M4.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -6°F (-21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February -3°F (-19°C) 1.6 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 1.6 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
December 4°F (-16°C) 2.6 in

Eeyou Istchee Baie-James has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -6°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (1.4").

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