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Weather & Climate in Amherst, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amherst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 88.0 sq mi (227.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0092°N, 74.7632°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 57 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 26 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 39 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 26 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 48 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").