Rock Forest, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Rock Forest is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 35,500.

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

35,500 Population 237/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population35,500
Density237/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Rock Forest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 68.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area149.9 sq mi (388.2 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates45.3570°N, 71.9968°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 68.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 109 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 140 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 119 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 138 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 149 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 119 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 96 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 130 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 74 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 129 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 100 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 148 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 78 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 112 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 131 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 37 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 126 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 40 km
Mar 24, 2007 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada M2.8 118 km
Jul 4, 2016 6 km S of Saint-Thomas, Canada M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.5 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Rock Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Rock Forest

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Le Monarque - - - -
École Alfred-DesRochers - - - -
École de la Croisée - - - -
École Vision Sherbrooke - - - -
École de la Maisonnée - - - -
École Notre-Dame-de-Liesse - - - -
École Beaulieu - - - -
École du Boisé-Fabi - - - -
École du Boisjoli - - - -
École du Touret - - - -
École des Aventuriers - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rock Forest

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie - MP3 128 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Rock Forest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'arts visuels et Musée d'art naïf
L'Epopée De Capelton - Entrée de la Mine (visite sous terre)
Lieu historique national Louis-S. St-Laurent
Maison Merry
Miellerie Lune de Miel
Musée Beaulne
Musée de la nature et des sciences
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
Société d'histoire de Sherbrooke
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Rock Forest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anarchist library0.0
Biblairie GGC0.0
Bibliothèque Ayer's Cliff0.0
Bibliothèque Bertrand-Delisle0.0
Bibliothèque de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Stoke0.0
Bibliothèque Éva-Sénécal0.0
Bibliotheque Françoise-Maurice de Coaticook0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Waterville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Memphrémagog0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Maltais0.0
Lennoxville Library0.0
Société de Généalogie des Cantons de l'Est0.0

Farmers Markets in Rock Forest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galerie Quatre Saisons
Marché de la Gare
Marché public des Collines

Hotels in Rock Forest

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn
Gîte L'Antre d'Eux B&B
Hôtellerie Jardins de Ville
Motel Le Sabre
Quality Inn & Suites

Cafes in Rock Forest

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Delyssa
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Rock Forest

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Galaxy Sherbrooke

Clinics in Rock Forest

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cliniques Somnos - Apnée du sommeil

Dentists in Rock Forest

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de santé dentaire du Boulevard
Clinique Dentaire

Veterinaries in Rock Forest

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Santé Animale
Clinique vétérinaire Rock Forest

Gas Stations in Rock Forest

22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #12985971449
CA #1937155344
CA #264020346
CA #279457588
CA #6780310806
CA #866449301
Crevier
Crevier
EKO
Esso
Esso
Esso
Irving
Irving
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Pass
Petro-T
Shell
Shell
Sonic
Ultramar

Banks in Rock Forest

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Montreal
Desjardins
National Bank

Gyms in Rock Forest

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aréna
Pro Gym

Breweries in Rock Forest

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Le Lion d'Or
La Confrérie Artisans Brasseurs
Microbrasserie de Coaticook
Microbrasserie Des Cantons

Stadiums & Teams in Rock Forest

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rock Forest

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Orford 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rock Forest

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Crossroad Airport-Small Airport
Douglas Field-Small Airport
Drummondville Airport-Small Airport
Gifford Field-Small Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport-Small Airport
Mansonville Airport-Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Taylor Airport-Small Airport
Thetford Mines Airport-Small Airport
Valcourt Airport-Small Airport
Weller Airport-Small Airport
West Burke Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rock Forest

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Elie
FedEx
Postes Canada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rock Forest

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Baptiste Evangélique de Sherbrooke
Église Biblique Baptiste
Église St-Elie d'Orford
Église St-Roch
PRONAOS Lumière de l'Est

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Forest

What is the population of Rock Forest?

Rock Forest has a population of 35,500 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 149.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rock Forest?

Rock Forest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 68.6 inches of snow.

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