Climate Insights for Portage-des-Roches-Sud

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
January
-17°C low2°F low
Wettest
June
138 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Portage-des-Roches-Sud is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,213 mm of precipitation falls per year. Portage-des-Roches-Sud receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Portage-des-Roches-Sud 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Portage-des-Roches-Sud experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Portage-des-Roches-Sud is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 47.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Portage-des-Roches-Sud receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Portage-des-Roches-Sud 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°F. Portage-des-Roches-Sud experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -8°Average: -12°Min: -17°FebMax: -6°Average: -12°Min: -17°MarMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -10°AprMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -3°MayMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°OctMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°NovMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°DecMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°FAverage: 10°FMin: 2°FFebMax: 21°FAverage: 11°FMin: 2°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 22°FMin: 14°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 35°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 30°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 16°FMin: 9°F
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Min

Portage-des-Roches-Sud has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Portage-des-Roches-Sud has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 65°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 2°F and an average temperature of 10°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 68mmFebPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 57mmMarPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 70mmAprPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 52mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 23inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 27inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 14inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 20in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Portage-des-Roches-Sud is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,213 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 68 mm. That's 70 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Portage-des-Roches-Sud receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 348cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 70cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Portage-des-Roches-Sud is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.7 in. That's 2.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Portage-des-Roches-Sud receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 137in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 27in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Portage-des-Roches-Sud is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Portage-des-Roches-Sud is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Portage-des-Roches-Sud 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Portage-des-Roches-Sud based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
-17 °C2 °F
-8 °C18 °F
11 km/h7 mph
71 mm2.8 in
68 cm27 in
Feb
-17 °C2 °F
-6 °C21 °F
12 km/h8 mph
68 mm2.7 in
57 cm23 in
Mar
-10 °C14 °F
0 °C32 °F
13 km/h8 mph
92 mm3.6 in
70 cm27 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
7 °C45 °F
13 km/h8 mph
84 mm3.3 in
35 cm14 in
May
4 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
105 mm4.1 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
21 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
11 km/h7 mph
120 mm4.7 in
9 cm3 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
2 °C36 °F
12 km/h8 mph
95 mm3.8 in
51 cm20 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C23 °F
12 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
52 cm20 in