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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Mélanie, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Mélanie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1334°N, 73.5159°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 72 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 70 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 46 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 60 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in |
Sainte-Mélanie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").