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Weather & Climate in Trois-Rivières, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trois-Rivières has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 111.5 sq mi (288.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3452°N, 72.5477°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada | M4.2 | 137 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 37 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada | M3.4 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada | M3.4 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada | M3.3 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 118 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada | M3.2 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada | M3.2 | 132 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada | M3.0 | 76 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in |
Trois-Rivières has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").