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Weather & Climate in Portage-du-Fort, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portage-du-Fort has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5913°N, 76.6620°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 98 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 30 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 58 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada | M3.5 | 131 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 67 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada | M3.4 | 110 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 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in |
Portage-du-Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").