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Weather & Climate in Lac-Lapierre, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-Lapierre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°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 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 45.7 sq mi (118.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8984°N, 73.7731°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 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 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 52 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 66 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 42 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 88 km | 18 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
Lac-Lapierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").