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Weather & Climate in Chichester, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chichester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 84.5 sq mi (218.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0008°N, 77.0724°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 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 | 124 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 78 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.7 | 142 km | 15 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 62 km | 11 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 46 km NW of Ferme-Neuve, Canada | M3.6 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 53 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 64 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in |
Chichester has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").