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Weather & Climate in Saint-Joseph, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°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 39.0 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 39.7 sq mi (102.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9582°N, 73.2203°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 94 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 105 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 23 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 37 km | 1 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 102 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Saint-Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").