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Weather & Climate in Thurso, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thurso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6001°N, 75.2493°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 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 | 36 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.6 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 77 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | M4.3 | 104 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 21 km | 18 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada | M4.0 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada | M4.0 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 5 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada | M3.9 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Mar 6, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada | M3.9 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 1 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada | M3.8 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 148 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 | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°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) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in |
Thurso has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").