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Weather & Climate in Jonquière, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jonquière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 685.4 sq mi (1,775.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4165°N, 71.2488°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 6, 2005 | 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.9 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 119 km | 23 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 11°F (-11°C) | 3.2 in |
Jonquière has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (2.2").