Jonquière, QC

Jonquière is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 54,842.

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

54,842 Population 80/sq mi density

40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population54,842

Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)

Rain50.1 in/yr

Elevation479 ft (146 m)

Jonquière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	39.7°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-15°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	479 ft (146 m)
Area	685.4 sq mi (1,775.1 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	48.4165°N, 71.2488°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 88.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005	15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada	M4.9	135 km
Oct 28, 1997	18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada	M4.8	130 km
Dec 12, 2012	14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada	M4.4	113 km
Jul 11, 2013	13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada	M4.4	112 km
Jul 12, 2000	46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada	M4.2	100 km
Dec 31, 1990	23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada	M4.2	135 km
Jun 13, 2003	6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada	M4.1	117 km
Sep 25, 1994	10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada	M4.1	120 km
Feb 24, 2012	6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada	M4.0	117 km
Aug 17, 2002	12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada	M3.8	133 km
Jun 16, 2011	11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada	M3.8	119 km
Aug 4, 2012	24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada	M3.8	140 km
Dec 30, 1993	10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada	M3.8	126 km
Jan 21, 2015	13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada	M3.7	139 km
Apr 7, 2006	16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada	M3.7	138 km
Aug 20, 1997	17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada	M3.7	122 km
Jun 15, 2000	16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada	M3.7	135 km
Dec 8, 1991	17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada	M3.6	134 km
Dec 1, 1993	15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada	M3.5	133 km
Dec 11, 2013	9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada	M3.4	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-15°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	6°F (-15°C)	2.3 in
March	19°F (-7°C)	2.2 in	Driest
April	35°F (1°C)	2.6 in
May	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
July	67°F (19°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	4.4 in
September	53°F (12°C)	4.8 in
October	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	3.5 in
December	11°F (-11°C)	3.2 in

Jonquière has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Jonquière

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Lucie	-	-	-	-
École secondaire Kénogami	-	-	-	-
École Sainte-Bernadette	-	-	-	-
École Sainte-Bernadette	-	-	-	-
École Notre-Dame-du-Sourire	-	-	-	-
École Trefflé-Gauthier	-	-	-	-
École Saint-Jean-Baptiste	-	-	-	-
École Marguerite-Belley	-	-	-	-
École Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Jonquière

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CFIX-FM "Rouge FM 96.9" Saguenay, QC	adult contemporary, bell media	AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Saguenay, QC	radio publique	AAC 48 kbps
CFIX "Rouge 96.9" Saguenay, QC	adult contemporary, bell media	AAC+ 40 kbps
CJAB-FM "Energie Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean 94.5" Saguenay, QC	bell media, geoblocking?	AAC+ 40 kbps
CKGS "Hit Country 105.5 Beauce" Saguenay, QC	country, francophone country	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Saguenay, QC	blues, classical	AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Jonquière

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi
Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche

Libraries in Jonquière

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque de Chicoutimi		0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Jonquière		0.0

Farmers Markets in Jonquière

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halles centrales
Les Halles de la Rivière

Hotels in Jonquière

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge le St-Georges

Hotel Delta Jonquière

Cafes in Jonquière

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Train Stations in Jonquière

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jonquière

Bus Stations in Jonquière

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminus Jonquière

Gas Stations in Jonquière

26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accommodation St-Léonard

Alimentation M & M

CA #1246081990

CA #290023258

Couche-Tard

Couche-Tard Mellon Irving

Dépanneur Cadeko Panet

Depanneur Keno

Dépanneur le baladeur

Dépanneur Le Magasin Esso

Dépanneur René-Lévesque

Dépanneur Saguenay

Essence+ de Canadian Tire

Garage Godin & Lapointe Inc

Petro-Canada

Station Bourgeois & Fils

Super Sagamie

Super Sagamie Desbiens

Super Sagamie Du Vieux Pont

Super Sagamie Langelier

Ultramar Dépanneur du Coin

Banks in Jonquière

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Laurentienne

Desjardins

National Bank

Shopping Malls in Jonquière

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galeries Jonquière

Place Centre-Ville

Gyms in Jonquière

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Éconofitness

Airports Near Jonquière

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Alma Airport	YTF	Medium Airport
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport	YBG	Medium Airport
Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré Aerodrome	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jonquière

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Centre Évangélique de Jonquière
Église Saint-Dominique
Église Saint-Mathias
Église Sainte-Thérèse
Paroisse Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Paroisse Sainte-Famille
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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UFO Sightings

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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UFO Sightings Near Jonquière

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Jonquière.

Name	Year	Description
Jonquiere (canada), QC	2007	On the evening of November 4 2007 my mother in law and her husband witnessed a bright light over a shopping center called shoppers dru

Waterfalls Near Jonquière

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Jonquière.

Name	Description
Chute-à-Caron

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jonquière

What is the population of Jonquière?

Jonquière has a population of 54,842 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 685.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jonquière?

Jonquière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 88.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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