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Weather & Climate in Franklin, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Franklin 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 266 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 430 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 | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0334°N, 73.9159°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 114 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 95 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 30 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 14 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 22 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 37 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").