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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Claire, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Claire has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6013°N, 70.8632°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 47 km | 23 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 25 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 49 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in |
Sainte-Claire has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").