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Weather & Climate in Sorel-Tracy, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorel-Tracy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 265 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 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 71.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0418°N, 73.1136°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 102 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 117 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 34 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 28 km | 1 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 128 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 113 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in |
Sorel-Tracy has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").