Weather & Climate in Waterville, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waterville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2771°N, 71.8908°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Aug 21, 1996 | 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine | M3.6 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada | M3.5 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 110 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 11 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada | M3.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | southern Quebec, Canada | M2.9 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 2007 | 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada | M2.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada | M2.8 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 6 km S of Saint-Thomas, Canada | M2.8 | 137 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in |
Waterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").