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Weather & Climate in Montpellier, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montpellier 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 95.0 sq mi (246.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8556°N, 75.1637°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 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 | 24 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 76 km | 13 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 |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 80 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 26 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 26 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 48 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 | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
Montpellier has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").