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Weather & Climate in Grandes-Piles, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grandes-Piles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 45.2 sq mi (117.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6867°N, 72.7261°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 131 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada | M3.2 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 143 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada | M3.0 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| May 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.0 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 45 km N of Mandeville, Canada | M2.9 | 43 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in |
Grandes-Piles has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").