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Weather & Climate in Brownsburg-Chatham, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Brownsburg-Chatham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates45.6834°N, 74.4159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 76.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 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 85 km 19 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 142 km 5 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 126 km 13 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 34 km 18 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 20 km 18 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 130 km 18 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 33 km 10 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 20 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 46 km 18 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 36 km 18 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 71 km 18 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 61 km 11 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 89 km 9 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 93 km 18 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 52 km 8 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 12 km 10 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 64 km 5 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 45 km 18 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 58 km 10 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 69 km 18 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.6 in

Brownsburg-Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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