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Weather & Climate in Otter Lake, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otter Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 175.6 sq mi (454.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8491°N, 76.4300°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 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 | 74 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 12 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 25 km | 18 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 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in |
Otter Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").