Weather & Climate in Chute-Saint-Philippe, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chute-Saint-Philippe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6528°N, 75.2407°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 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 | 87 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 97 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 32 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 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 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.1 in |
Chute-Saint-Philippe has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").