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 Average37.4°F
31% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area167.1 sq mi (432.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates48.4879°N, 64.2985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

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").

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