Lac-Mégantic, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,747 Population 677/sq mi density

$50,800 Median Income $38,280 per capita

$180,000 Home Value

$604 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 221 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$50,800 median income, 7.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$180,000 home value, $604/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lac-Mégantic has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 87.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,306 ft (398 m)
Area	8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density	677/sq mi
Coordinates	45.5834°N, 70.8823°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 87.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997	4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada	M4.8	141 km
Jan 17, 2000	4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine	M3.6	118 km
Jul 23, 2010	18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada	M3.5	117 km
Apr 3, 1997	9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada	M3.5	121 km
Aug 27, 2011	24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada	M3.5	134 km
Jan 4, 2018	18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada	M3.4	147 km
Apr 29, 2009	7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada	M3.4	142 km
Dec 25, 1999	4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine	M3.0	138 km
Apr 15, 2010	7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada	M3.0	119 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada	M2.9	136 km
Jan 3, 2018	18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada	M2.9	147 km
Nov 9, 2009	southern Quebec, Canada	M2.9	119 km
Nov 8, 1997	2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada	M2.9	138 km
Feb 4, 2022	0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire	M2.9	135 km
Nov 6, 1997	St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada	M2.8	139 km
Apr 21, 2010	7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada	M2.7	118 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km W of Valcourt, Canada	M2.7	121 km
Aug 9, 2021	12 km E of Bécancour, Canada	M2.7	138 km
Mar 29, 2017	3 km NNE of Bécancour, Canada	M2.7	147 km
Aug 13, 2016	southern Quebec, Canada	M2.7	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	3.5 in
February	12°F (-11°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	3.4 in
April	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
June	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
July	67°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
September	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in
October	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	4.1 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	3.8 in

Lac-Mégantic has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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