Weather & Climate in Litchfield, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Litchfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 76.7 sq mi (198.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7773°N, 76.5921°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 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 | 87 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 19 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 17 km W of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 146 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 19 km | 11 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 | 77 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) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in |
Litchfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.1").