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Weather & Climate in L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 71.8 sq mi (185.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9116°N, 77.0764°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 124 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 58 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 59 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 74 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 22 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 47 km | 18 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 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in |
L'Isle-aux-Allumettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.0").