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Weather & Climate in Les Hauteurs, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Hauteurs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 35.7°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 39.7 sq mi (102.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3785°N, 68.1139°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 150 km | 30 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 114 km | 23 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 19 km E of Forestville, Canada | M2.7 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.6 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Jan 7, 2012 | 8 km WNW of Rivière-du-Loup, Canada | M2.6 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 15 km N of Amqui, Canada | M2.6 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 40 km NNE of Edmundston, Canada | M2.5 | 75 km | 18 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.2 in |
Les Hauteurs has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").