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Weather & Climate in Nicolet, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nicolet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area37.1 sq mi (96.1 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates46.2309°N, 72.6129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 76.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 M4.8 112 km 23 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 143 km 18 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 150 km 18 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 138 km 18 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 142 km 10 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 73 km 9 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 68 km 10 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 149 km 18 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 24 km 1 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 135 km 17 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 82 km 18 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 35 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 138 km 18 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 65 km 18 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 105 km 18 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 149 km 18 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 85 km 12 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 120 km 18 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 132 km 14 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 80 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Nicolet has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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