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Weather & Climate in Grosses-Roches, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grosses-Roches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9382°N, 67.1704°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 16, 1999 | 55 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M4.4 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 19 km | 17 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 53 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada | M4.2 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 63 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 41 km SSE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 74 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 62 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 44 km SE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.7 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 105 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 63 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada | M3.5 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 47 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 56 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 87 km | 18 km |
| May 9, 2006 | 24 km SSE of Sept-Îles, Canada | M3.0 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 61 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.9 in |
Grosses-Roches has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.6").