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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. The area gets 273 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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").