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Weather & Climate in Wemindji, QC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wemindji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

-8°F Jan (-22°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average28.5°F
47% below US avg
January Average-8°F (-22°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area149.6 sq mi (387.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates53.0221°N, 78.7490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Jul 1, 2023 221 km ENE of Attawapiskat, Canada M2.9 126 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -8°F (-22°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February -5°F (-21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 8°F (-13°C) 1.0 in
April 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 1.7 in

Wemindji has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -8°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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