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Weather & Climate in Ham-Sud, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ham-Sud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 58.4 sq mi (151.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7569°N, 71.6025°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 150 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 136 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 127 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.0 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | southern Quebec, Canada | M2.9 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M2.9 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M2.9 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M2.9 | 113 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in |
Ham-Sud has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.0").