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Weather & Climate in Plaisance, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plaisance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6064°N, 75.1135°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 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 | 42 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 68 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 67 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 10 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 26 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 7 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 9 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 101 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 | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Plaisance has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").