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Weather & Climate in Waterloo, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waterloo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3501°N, 72.5158°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 79 km | 17 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 | 79 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada | M3.4 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada | M3.4 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 3 km N of Dannemora, New York | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada | M3.2 | 108 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in |
Waterloo has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").