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Weather & Climate in Saint-Benjamin, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Benjamin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2793°N, 70.6016°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 82 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 56 km | 18 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.4 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 5 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.3 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.3 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 94 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in |
Saint-Benjamin has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.3").