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Weather & Climate in Alma, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 84.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (194.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5501°N, 71.6491°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 5 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 14 km NNE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 2015 | 5 km NNE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.7 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.7 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 7 km N of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 1 km NW of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.5 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 5 km N of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada | M2.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.0 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.0").