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Weather & Climate in Contrecoeur, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Contrecoeur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8501°N, 73.2325°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 94 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 99 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 11 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 97 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Contrecoeur has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").