Weather & Climate in Frelighsburg, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frelighsburg 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 47.6 sq mi (123.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0561°N, 72.8366°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 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 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 54 km | 17 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.4 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada | M3.4 | 89 km | 6 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 | 66 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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Frelighsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").