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Weather & Climate in Thorne, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thorne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 66.8 sq mi (173.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7625°N, 76.3869°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 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 | 72 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 3 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.5 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M4.2 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada | M3.7 | 34 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 17 km W of Rivière-Rouge, Canada | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 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 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in |
Thorne has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").