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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Foy, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Foy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 87.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 223.6 sq mi (579.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7814°N, 71.2922°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada | M4.8 | 9 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 146 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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 137 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 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 84 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 48 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 125 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in |
Sainte-Foy has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.7").