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Weather & Climate in Kitigan Zibi, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitigan Zibi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (195.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3613°N, 76.0063°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 67 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.9 in |
Kitigan Zibi has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").