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Weather & Climate in Fort-Coulonge, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort-Coulonge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8420°N, 76.7390°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 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 | 98 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 31 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 39 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 17 km W of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 129 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 31 km | 11 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 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in |
Fort-Coulonge has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").