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Weather & Climate in Messines, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2421°N, 76.0223°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 58 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 138 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 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 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in |
Messines has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").