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Weather & Climate in La Malbaie, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Malbaie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 80.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 176.9 sq mi (458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6540°N, 70.1527°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 33 km | 13 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 18 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 19 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 19 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 7 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 7 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 45 km | 13 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 28 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 17 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 26 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 32 km | 15 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 27 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 105 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
La Malbaie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (1.8").