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Weather & Climate in Lac-Saint-Paul, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lac-Saint-Paul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°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 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 65.9 sq mi (170.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7315°N, 75.3091°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 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 | 95 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 34 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in |
Lac-Saint-Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").