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Weather & Climate in La Minerve, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Minerve has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 106.2 sq mi (274.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2501°N, 74.9326°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
175 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 | 58 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 48 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 59 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 7 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 21 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 77 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 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.1 in |
La Minerve has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").