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Weather & Climate in Lac-des-Écorces, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-des-Écorces has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°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 40.1 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5565°N, 75.3648°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 | 75 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 20 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 19 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 92 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 51 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 30 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 107 km | 5 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 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in |
Lac-des-Écorces has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").