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Weather & Climate in La Tuque, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tuque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 9,579.0 sq mi (24,809.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4334°N, 72.7824°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 147 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.0 | 145 km | 18 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada | M3.0 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 45 km N of Mandeville, Canada | M2.9 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M2.9 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M2.9 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Mar 24, 2007 | 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada | M2.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | M2.8 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada | M2.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 1 km NE of Hérouxville, Canada | M2.7 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 3 km NNE of Bécancour, Canada | M2.7 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 12 km E of Bécancour, Canada | M2.7 | 126 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.2 in |
La Tuque has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").