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Weather & Climate in Laurentides, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laurentides has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 89.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 277.6 sq mi (718.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1334°N, 72.2824°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 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 | 76 km | 23 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 104 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.8 in |
Laurentides has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").