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Weather & Climate in Saint-René-de-Matane, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-René-de-Matane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 98.0 sq mi (253.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7071°N, 67.3884°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 16, 1999 | 55 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M4.4 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 12 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 93 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 41 km SSE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 44 km SE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.7 | 130 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 54 km | 21 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 125 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 55 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 123 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 56 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 59 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 33 km N of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M2.7 | 102 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 4.0 in |
Saint-René-de-Matane has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 6°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.8").