Weather & Climate in Rapides-des-Joachims, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rapides-des-Joachims has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 92.2 sq mi (238.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1984°N, 77.6902°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jan 1, 2000 | 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M4.7 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Sep 7, 2002 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.7 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 78 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.7 | 150 km | 15 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.6 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada | M3.5 | 70 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada | M3.5 | 38 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Jun 3, 1995 | southern Quebec, Canada | M3.4 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Jan 6, 2007 | 61 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.3 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 55 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.3 | 116 km | 14 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada | M3.3 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 45 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.3 | 62 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in |
Rapides-des-Joachims has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").