Climate Insights for Opinaca

Nord-du-Québec, Québec, Canada

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
February
-24°C low
Wettest
July
113mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Opinaca is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 820mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 113mm of rainfall. Opinaca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -14° Average: -18° Min: -22° Feb Max: -13° Average: -19° Min: -24° Mar Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -16° Apr Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -8° May Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jun Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Oct Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Nov Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -7° Dec Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Opinaca has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 26mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 22mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 22mm May Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 43mm Dec Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Opinaca is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 820mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 113mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29mm. That's 84mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Opinaca is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Opinaca, which began on March 20, 2026. Opinaca is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -16 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Expect around 60cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -24 to -9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 112mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 82cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Opinaca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-22 °C
-14 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
26 cm
Feb
-24 °C
-13 °C
19 km/h
29 mm
22 cm
Mar Current
-16 °C
-5 °C
19 km/h
34 mm
22 cm
Apr
-8 °C
3 °C
19 km/h
49 mm
22 cm
May
1 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
68 mm
8 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
19 km/h
73 mm
1 cm
Jul
12 °C
22 °C
18 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
7 °C
20 km/h
95 mm
17 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-2 °C
20 km/h
73 mm
43 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-9 °C
19 km/h
50 mm
34 cm
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