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Weather & Climate in Drummondville, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drummondville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 71.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 831/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8834°N, 72.4824°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 28 km | 1 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 81 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada | M3.2 | 112 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 97 km | 14 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada | M3.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 40 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in |
Drummondville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").