Climate Insights for Val-Alain

Lotbinière (MRC), Quebec, Canada

Hottest
July
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low9°F low
Wettest
August
151 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Val-Alain is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,327 mm of precipitation falls per year. Val-Alain receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Val-Alain 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 -13°C. Val-Alain experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Val-Alain is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 52.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Val-Alain receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Val-Alain 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 9°F. Val-Alain experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°FebMax: -3°Average: -8°Min: -13°MarMax: 3°Average: -2°Min: -6°AprMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°MayMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°NovMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°DecMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 16°FMin: 9°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 18°FMin: 9°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 28°FMin: 21°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 40°FAverage: 34°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 15°F
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Val-Alain has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Val-Alain has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 16°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 65mmFebPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 64mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 46mmAprPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 21mmMayPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 146mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 31mmDecPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 46mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 26inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 25inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 18inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 8inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 12inDecPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 18in
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Snow (in)

Val-Alain is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,327 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 151 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 82 mm. That's 69 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Val-Alain receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 65cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Val-Alain is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.2 in. That's 2.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Val-Alain receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Val-Alain 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 April, averaging 12km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Val-Alain 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 April, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-9°16°F
Feb-8°18°F
Mar-2°28°F
Apr5°41°F
May13°55°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul21°69°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct9°48°F
Nov1°34°F
Dec-6°22°F

The best time to visit Val-Alain is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 85 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -13°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Val-Alain is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Val-Alain 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 Val-Alain 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
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C24 °F
11 km/h7 mph
82 mm3.2 in
65 cm26 in
Feb
-13 °C9 °F
-3 °C27 °F
12 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
64 cm25 in
Mar
-6 °C21 °F
3 °C37 °F
12 km/h8 mph
96 mm3.8 in
46 cm18 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
21 cm8 in
May
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
100 mm4 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
146 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
124 mm4.9 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
-2 °C29 °F
4 °C40 °F
12 km/h7 mph
103 mm4.1 in
31 cm12 in
Dec
-9 °C15 °F
-2 °C29 °F
12 km/h7 mph
102 mm4 in
46 cm18 in