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Weather & Climate in Saint-Elzéar, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Elzéar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6034°N, 73.7270°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 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 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 69 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 54 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 39 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 18 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 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | FLAT ROCK FIRE | 658 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Saint-Elzéar has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").