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Weather & Climate in Saint-François-du-Lac, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-François-du-Lac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0651°N, 72.8236°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 124 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 118 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 49 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 6 km | 1 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.6 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 104 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Saint-François-du-Lac has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").