Coldest Cities in Quebec

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Quebec

1 Saint-Paul 34°F

2 Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac 37°F

3 Pontiac 37°F

4 Chibougamau 37°F

5 Saint-Boniface 38°F

6 Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce 39°F

7 Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury 39°F

8 La Sarre 39°F

9 Amos 39°F

10 Rouyn-Noranda 39°F

11 Lac-Beauport 39°F

12 Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval 39°F

13 Boischatel 39°F

14 Port-Cartier 39°F

15 Val-d'Or 39°F

16 Sept-Îles 39°F

17 Saint-Henri 40°F

18 Jonquière 40°F

19 La Pêche 40°F

20 Saguenay 40°F

21 Saint-Calixte 40°F

22 Pont Rouge 40°F

23 Alma 40°F

24 Dolbeau-Mistassini 40°F

25 Hauterive 40°F

26 Amqui 40°F

27 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 41°F

28 Saint-Honoré 41°F

29 Baie-Comeau 41°F

30 Orford 41°F

31 Saint-Félicien 41°F

32 Saint-Colomban 41°F

33 Rimouski 41°F

34 Charlesbourg 41°F

35 Roberval 41°F

36 Thetford-Mines 41°F

37 Pointe-du-Lac 42°F

38 Shefford 42°F

39 Matane 42°F

40 Val-David 42°F

41 Mont-Joli 42°F

42 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts 42°F

43 La Haute-Saint-Charles 42°F

44 Laurentides 42°F

45 Gaspé 42°F

46 Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf 42°F

47 Chandler 42°F

48 Rigaud 42°F

49 Mont-Laurier 42°F

50 Lévis 42°F

51 La Cité-Limoilou 42°F

52 Beauport 42°F

53 Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 43°F

54 Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier 43°F

55 La Tuque 43°F

56 Shannon 43°F

57 Mont-Tremblant 43°F

58 Lac-Mégantic 43°F

59 Shawinigan 43°F

60 Québec 43°F

61 Beauceville 43°F

62 Sainte-Foy 43°F

63 Les Rivières 43°F

64 Sainte-Adèle 43°F

65 Pont-Rouge 43°F

66 La Malbaie 43°F

67 Chertsey 43°F

68 L'Ange-Gardien 43°F

69 L'Ancienne-Lorette 43°F

70 Saint-Sauveur 44°F

71 Rivière-du-Loup 44°F

72 Montréal 44°F

73 Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel 44°F

74 Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon 44°F

75 Saint-Hippolyte 44°F

76 Saint Romuald 44°F

77 Montréal-Ouest 44°F

78 Saint-Georges 44°F

79 Donnacona 44°F

80 Saint-Apollinaire 44°F

81 Cap-aux-Meules 44°F

82 Saint-Lambert 44°F

83 Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures 44°F

84 Baie-Saint-Paul 44°F

85 Trois-Rivières 44°F

86 Sainte-Marie 44°F

87 Prévost 44°F

88 Montmagny 44°F

89 Sherbrooke 44°F

90 Cookshire-Eaton 44°F

91 Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts 44°F

92 Val-des-Monts 44°F

93 Victoriaville 44°F

94 Cantley 45°F

95 Saint-Félix-de-Valois 45°F

96 Rock Forest 45°F

97 Magog 45°F

98 Val-des-Sources 45°F

99 Rawdon 45°F

100 Windsor 45°F

The coldest cities in Quebec experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Saint-Paul has an average annual temperature of just 34°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 34°F average, Saint-Paul experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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