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Weather & Climate in Rivière-aux-Outardes, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivière-aux-Outardes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 262 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 41.1 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,857 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 29.3°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Area | 12,630.8 sq mi (32,713.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2708°N, 68.8564°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -0°F (-18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 4°F (-15°C) | 3.4 in |
Rivière-aux-Outardes has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.1").