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Weather & Climate in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.1°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 51.7 sq mi (133.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3036°N, 70.5680°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 6, 2005 | 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.9 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 8 km | 18 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 23 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 5 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 33 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 8 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 33 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 3.9 in |
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 6°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.4").