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Weather & Climate in L'Anse-Saint-Jean, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
L'Anse-Saint-Jean has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 193.7 sq mi (501.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2352°N, 70.2010°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 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 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 41 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 114 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 3.2 in |
L'Anse-Saint-Jean has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 4°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").