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Weather & Climate in Bégin, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bégin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°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 40.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 73.2 sq mi (189.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6755°N, 71.3610°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 5 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2014 | 7 km SSW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 11 km ENE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.8 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 14 km NNE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 2017 | 11 km SSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2015 | 5 km NNE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.7 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 7 km N of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.6 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 13 km ENE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.5 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada | M2.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-13°C) | 3.0 in |
Bégin has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -1°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (2.0").