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Weather & Climate in Baie-Saint-Paul, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baie-Saint-Paul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 96.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 210.8 sq mi (545.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4411°N, 70.4986°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 6, 2005 | 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.9 | 67 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 99 km | 23 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 42 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 28 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 10 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 12 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 19 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 17 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 23 km | 15 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 49 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in |
Baie-Saint-Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").