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Weather & Climate in La Pocatière, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Pocatière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3673°N, 70.0348°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 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 | 48 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 35 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 37 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 31 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 45 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 27 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 26 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 34 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 14 km | 15 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 41 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 61 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in |
La Pocatière has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").