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Shawinigan, QC
Full City Profile · Quebec
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
49,620
Population
176/sq mi density
$53,600
Median Income
$38,760 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$532
Median Rent
14.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $532/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shawinigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5668°N, 72.7491°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.6 in |
Shawinigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").