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Weather & Climate in Lac-du-Cerf, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-du-Cerf has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3059°N, 75.5017°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 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 | 47 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 90 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 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 90 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 103 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 81 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 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in |
Lac-du-Cerf has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").