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Weather & Climate in Lac-aux-Sables, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-aux-Sables has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 104.1 sq mi (269.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8621°N, 72.3948°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 105 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 16 km NW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.1 | 133 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.0 | 113 km | 18 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada | M3.0 | 40 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.3 in |
Lac-aux-Sables has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.6").