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Weather & Climate in Montcalm, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montcalm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°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 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 45.5 sq mi (117.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8872°N, 73.6776°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 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 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 59 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 71 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 87 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 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
Montcalm has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").