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Weather & Climate in Pontiac, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontiac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 171.9 sq mi (445.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5896°N, 77.2781°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jan 1, 2000 | 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M4.7 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 78 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.7 | 97 km | 15 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 117 km | 11 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 46 km NW of Ferme-Neuve, Canada | M3.6 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 25 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 116 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 140 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 118 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in |
Pontiac has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").