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Weather & Climate in Baie-des-Sables, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baie-des-Sables has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7210°N, 67.8975°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 41 km SSE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 23 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 28 km | 21 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 38 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 49 km | 15 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 33 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 32 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 33 km N of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M2.7 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 19 km E of Forestville, Canada | M2.7 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 15 km N of Amqui, Canada | M2.6 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 40 km NNE of Edmundston, Canada | M2.5 | 114 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5 in |
Baie-des-Sables has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.6").