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Weather & Climate in La Pêche, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Pêche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 222.9 sq mi (577.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6834°N, 75.9827°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 45 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 30 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 125 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 52 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 | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
La Pêche has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").