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Weather & Climate in La Macaza, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Macaza has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3713°N, 74.7726°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 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 | 77 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 50 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 68 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 25 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 33 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 5 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 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in |
La Macaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").