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Weather & Climate in Mont-Laurier, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mont-Laurier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 226.8 sq mi (587.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5501°N, 75.4993°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 74 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 11 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 103 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 10 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 84 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 108 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 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in |
Mont-Laurier has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").