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Weather & Climate in Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivière-du-Loup has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 83.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 32.3 sq mi (83.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8270°N, 69.5424°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 16 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 33 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 38 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 32 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 50 km | 23 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 27 km | 11 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.9 in |
Rivière-du-Loup has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.7").