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Weather & Climate in Caplan, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caplan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1026°N, 65.6834°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 2013 | 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2010 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in |
Caplan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").