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Weather & Climate in Lac-Etchemin, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-Etchemin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 60.7 sq mi (157.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3995°N, 70.5068°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 82 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 69 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 92 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in |
Lac-Etchemin has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").