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Weather & Climate in Elgin, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elgin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0213°N, 74.2712°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 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 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 108 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 92 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 23 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 38 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 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | FLAT ROCK FIRE | 658 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").