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Weather & Climate in Hope, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1208°N, 65.2482°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 61 km S of Campbellton, Canada | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 11°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").