Weather & Climate in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Eeyou Istchee Baie-James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.

Temperature

-6°F Jan (-21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	29.4°F
	46% below US avg
January Average	-6°F (-21°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,132 ft (345 m)
Area	109,314.5 sq mi (283,124.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	51.9635°N, 75.0327°W
Timezone	America/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 12.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.29"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jun 5, 2002	277 km N of Mistissini, Canada	M4.5	111 km	18 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-6°F (-21°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	-3°F (-19°C)	1.6 in
March	10°F (-12°C)	1.6 in
April	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Driest
May	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
July	60°F (15°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	4.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
October	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in
November	22°F (-5°C)	3.0 in
December	4°F (-16°C)	2.6 in

Eeyou Istchee Baie-James has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -6°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (1.4").

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