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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Marguerite-Marie 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 44.5 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3164°N, 67.0843°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | M4.1 | 131 km | 30 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.7 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 124 km | 18 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.3 | 103 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada | M3.0 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | M3.0 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in |
Sainte-Marguerite-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 5°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.6").