Saint-Sébastien, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.1 /5.0

B Good

692 Population 28/sq mi density

$77,500 Median Income $44,600 per capita

$250,000 Home Value

$645 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent

38°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$77,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$250,000 home value, $645/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Saint-Sébastien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	37.9°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	10°F (-12°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,624 ft (495 m)
Area	24.4 sq mi (63.3 km²)
Population Density	28/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7819°N, 70.9685°W
Timezone	America/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 20.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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	118 km
Sep 1, 2024	5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada	M3.8	141 km
Jan 17, 2000	4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine	M3.6	141 km
Jul 23, 2010	18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada	M3.5	94 km
Aug 27, 2011	24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada	M3.5	113 km
Apr 3, 1997	9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada	M3.5	108 km
Aug 7, 2010	8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada	M3.5	139 km
Apr 29, 2009	7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada	M3.4	119 km
Jan 4, 2018	18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada	M3.4	125 km
Apr 24, 2010	11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada	M3.3	142 km
Mar 6, 2010	1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada	M3.2	141 km
Oct 8, 2010	16 km NW of Montmagny, Canada	M3.1	149 km
Apr 15, 2010	7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada	M3.0	115 km
May 22, 2017	4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada	M3.0	143 km
May 11, 2006	7 km W of Nicolet, Canada	M3.0	144 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada	M2.9	113 km
Nov 8, 1997	2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada	M2.9	115 km
Jan 3, 2018	18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada	M2.9	125 km
Nov 9, 2009	southern Quebec, Canada	M2.9	114 km
Mar 24, 2007	7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada	M2.8	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	10°F (-12°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	22°F (-5°C)	3.3 in
April	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in
May	49°F (10°C)	4.0 in
June	58°F (15°C)	4.9 in
July	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in
October	42°F (6°C)	4.1 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	4.0 in
December	17°F (-9°C)	3.9 in

Saint-Sébastien has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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