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Weather & Climate in Murdochville, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murdochville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 33.1°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,814 ft (553 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9583°N, 65.5006°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 16, 1999 | 55 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M4.4 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 53 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada | M4.2 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 41 km SSE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 44 km SE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.7 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 18 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 63 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 88 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 134 km | 18 km |
| May 9, 2006 | 24 km SSE of Sept-Îles, Canada | M3.0 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 33 km N of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M2.7 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 15 km N of Amqui, Canada | M2.6 | 147 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 4.7 in |
Murdochville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 7°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.7").