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Weather & Climate in Low, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Low 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 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8113°N, 75.9523°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 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 | 38 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 32 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 127 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 60 km | 5 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 | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
Low has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").