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Weather & Climate in Lac-au-Saumon, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-au-Saumon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4210°N, 67.3476°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 44 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 133 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 134 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 83 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 86 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 147 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.9 in |
Lac-au-Saumon has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 5°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").