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Weather & Climate in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8604°N, 72.8970°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 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 | 119 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 123 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 31 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 23 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.6 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 46 km | 5 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in |
Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").