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Weather & Climate in Puvirnituq, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puvirnituq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
-13°F Jan (-25°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 21.3°F |
| 61% below US avg | |
| January Average | -13°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0357°N, 77.2741°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jul 14, 1997 | 299 km S of Salluit, Canada | M4.2 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 257 km SSW of Salluit, Canada | M4.0 | 2 km | 18 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 284 km S of Salluit, Canada | M3.9 | 57 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.0 in |
Puvirnituq has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -13°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.5").