Weather & Climate in Perce, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 167.1 sq mi (432.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4879°N, 64.2985°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in |
Perce has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 12°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").