Weather & Climate in Laurentian Valley, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laurentian Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 208.1 sq mi (539.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7486°N, 77.2680°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 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 | 140 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 79 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 21 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 146 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 24 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada | M3.4 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 55 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.3 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 15 km SSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.3 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2010 | 28 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada | M3.3 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 45 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.3 | 62 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 2007 | 24 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.2 | 140 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 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in |
Laurentian Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").