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Weather & Climate in Mont-Saint-Michel, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mont-Saint-Michel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 53.3 sq mi (138.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7799°N, 75.3363°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 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 | 100 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 40 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 37 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 83 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.9 in |
Mont-Saint-Michel has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").