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Weather & Climate in Pessamit, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pessamit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 94.7 sq mi (245.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9416°N, 68.6409°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 106 km | 23 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 54 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 32 km | 18 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 19 km E of Forestville, Canada | M2.7 | 27 km | 18 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 15 km N of Amqui, Canada | M2.6 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jan 7, 2012 | 8 km WNW of Rivière-du-Loup, Canada | M2.6 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 40 km NNE of Edmundston, Canada | M2.5 | 143 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in |
Pessamit has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.6").