Weather & Climate in Saint-Placide, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Placide 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5334°N, 74.1992°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 54 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 16 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 36 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 31 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 41 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 67 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | FLAT ROCK FIRE | 658 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in |
Saint-Placide has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").