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Weather & Climate in Rapide-Danseur, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rapide-Danseur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 67.1 sq mi (173.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5520°N, 79.3004°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Feb 1, 1999 | 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada | M2.9 | 66 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in |
Rapide-Danseur has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 1°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").