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Weather & Climate in Lac-Saguay, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-Saguay 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 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 66.4 sq mi (171.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4965°N, 75.1427°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 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 | 73 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 131 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 20 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 100 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 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.2 in |
Lac-Saguay has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").