Weather & Climate in Sainte-Élisabeth, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Élisabeth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 32.1 sq mi (83.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0950°N, 73.3518°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 84 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 105 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 38 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 106 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 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 46 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 126 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in |
Sainte-Élisabeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").