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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Luce, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Luce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5298°N, 68.3460°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 6, 2005 | 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.9 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 23 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 54 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 14 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.2 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada | M2.8 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 19 km E of Forestville, Canada | M2.7 | 41 km | 18 km |
| Oct 17, 2017 | 11 km SSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M2.7 | 146 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
Sainte-Luce has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.2").