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Weather & Climate in Les Escoumins, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Les Escoumins has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area102.7 sq mi (265.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates48.3519°N, 69.4072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 71 km 13 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 85 km 12 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 77 km 15 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 79 km 5 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 77 km 17 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 89 km 11 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 102 km 1 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 123 km 7 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 140 km 13 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 20 km 23 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 123 km 21 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 113 km 18 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 82 km 11 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 125 km 15 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 142 km 0 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 78 km 18 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 148 km 18 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 104 km 8 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 127 km 14 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 146 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 3.4 in

Les Escoumins has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 7°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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