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Weather & Climate in Rivière-Bonaventure, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivière-Bonaventure has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 36.1°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1,179.3 sq mi (3,054.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4523°N, 65.7058°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 16, 1999 | 55 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M4.4 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 53 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada | M4.2 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 60 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 63 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada | M3.5 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 33 km N of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M2.7 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 61 km S of Campbellton, Canada | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 15 km N of Amqui, Canada | M2.6 | 129 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.0 in |
Rivière-Bonaventure has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 9°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.6").