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Weather & Climate in Lyster, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lyster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3712°N, 71.6120°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 50 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 14 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.4 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.3 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 92 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.8 in |
Lyster has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").