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Weather & Climate in Rimouski, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rimouski has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 45.6 inches. The area receives 92.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 130.9 sq mi (339.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4488°N, 68.5240°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 6, 2005 | 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.9 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 86 km | 23 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 81 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 14 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.2 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 5 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 6 km WNW of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M2.9 | 143 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in |
Rimouski has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (2.0").