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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. The area gets 272 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
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").