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Thurso, QC
Full City Profile · Quebec
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,084
Population
1,201/sq mi density
$62,000
Median Income
$40,600 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$730
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
263 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Thurso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6001°N, 75.2493°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in |
Thurso has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").