Weather & Climate in Preissac, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Preissac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area163.0 sq mi (422.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates48.4002°N, 78.3663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Apr 1, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada M2.9 125 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2020 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada M2.9 10 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 2.0 in
April 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 2.7 in

Preissac has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 0°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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