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Weather & Climate in Rivière-Rouge, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivière-Rouge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 174.3 sq mi (451.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4168°N, 74.8660°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 76 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 58 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 76 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 27 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 27 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.1 in |
Rivière-Rouge has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").