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Weather & Climate in Gentilly, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gentilly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4001°N, 72.2741°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 80 km | 23 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 51 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 135 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 16 km NW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.1 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 98 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 38 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in |
Gentilly has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").