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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Marie, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 96.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4340°N, 71.0117°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 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 | 51 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.8 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.7 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada | M3.5 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada | M3.4 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | M3.4 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 5 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.3 | 128 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.7 in |
Sainte-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.6").