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Weather & Climate in Saint-Nazaire, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Nazaire has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 266 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
0°F Jan (-18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 35.4°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 55.9 sq mi (144.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5894°N, 71.5525°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 5 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 14 km NNE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M2.7 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.7 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2015 | 5 km NNE of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.7 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 7 km N of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 5 km N of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.5 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 1 km NW of La Malbaie, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada | M2.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.0 in |
Saint-Nazaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 0°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.0").