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Weather & Climate in Nantes, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nantes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 46.0 sq mi (119.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6304°N, 71.0209°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine | M3.6 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 136 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M2.9 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M2.9 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M2.9 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | southern Quebec, Canada | M2.9 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Mar 24, 2007 | 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada | M2.8 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | M2.8 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 9 km W of Valcourt, Canada | M2.7 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | southern Quebec, Canada | M2.7 | 134 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 4.3 in |
Nantes has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 10°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.3").