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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9501°N, 73.0824°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 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 | 104 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 114 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 27 km | 1 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.6 | 130 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in |
Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").