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Weather & Climate in The Nation / La Nation, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The Nation / La Nation has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°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 39.6 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 254.4 sq mi (658.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3135°N, 75.2012°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 67 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 91 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 33 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 96 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
The Nation / La Nation has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").