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Weather & Climate in Shawinigan, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shawinigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5668°N, 72.7491°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 105 km | 23 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 145 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 138 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada | M3.2 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 150 km | 18 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.0 | 100 km | 11 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.6 in |
Shawinigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").