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Weather & Climate in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 167.0 sq mi (432.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9333°N, 71.4658°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 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 | 15 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 62 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 4.4 in |
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.2").