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Weather & Climate in Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Notre-Dame-du-Laus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°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 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 327.8 sq mi (849.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0899°N, 75.6244°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 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 | 26 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 93 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 46 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 99 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 | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.3 in |
Notre-Dame-du-Laus has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").