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Weather & Climate in Cap-aux-Meules, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cap-aux-Meules has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 408.5 sq mi (1,058.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3821°N, 61.8597°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Cap-aux-Meules has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.6").