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Weather & Climate in Quaqtaq, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quaqtaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 21.1°F |
| 61% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.0338°N, 69.6147°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| May 15, 2008 | Ungava Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M3.9 | 65 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in |
Quaqtaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from -8°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.6").