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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Irène, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Irène has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 34.9°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 52.2 sq mi (135.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4360°N, 67.5927°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 126 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 137 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 66 km | 21 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 73 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M3.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 19 km E of Forestville, Canada | M2.7 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 33 km N of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M2.7 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 61 km S of Campbellton, Canada | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 15 km N of Amqui, Canada | M2.6 | 22 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.9 in |
Sainte-Irène has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 5°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").