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Weather & Climate in Princeville, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Princeville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (195.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1716°N, 71.8746°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 41 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 116 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 122 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 16 km NW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.1 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 83 km | 18 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada | M3.0 | 119 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in |
Princeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").