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Monthly climate in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Chibougamau features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -17 °C (2 °F) and 16 °C (62 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -38 °C (-37 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (88 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1101 mm (43.3 inches) and receives 171 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Chibougamau enjoys an average of 2377 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 9 minutes to 16 hours 15 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada §

The warmest months in Chibougamau are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 12 to 16 °C (55 - 62 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -17 to -13 °C (2 - 10 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Chibougamau experiences 9 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 192 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 4°C
(39°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 6°C
(44°F)
Mean maximum -1°C
(30°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 2°C
(37°F)
Average high -13°C
(9°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)
Daily mean -17°C
(2°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -13°C
(10°F)
Average low -21°C
(-6°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)
Mean minimum -33°C
(-26°F)		 -32°C
(-25°F)		 -28°C
(-17°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -28°C
(-19°F)
Minimum -38°C
(-37°F)		 -35°C
(-31°F)		 -30°C
(-22°F)		 -20°C
(-5°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -33°C
(-27°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada §

Chibougamau usually has the most precipitation in August, September and October, with an average of 17 rainy days and 132 mm (5.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Chibougamau are January, February and March. On average, 54 mm (2.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 49 (1.9) 54 (2.1) 59 (2.3) 66 (2.6) 81 (3.2) 88 (3.4) 116 (4.6) 142 (5.6) 134 (5.3) 119 (4.7) 110 (4.3) 83 (3.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 11 12 12 13 11 13 17 17 17 21 15

Monthly sunshine hours in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada §

The sunniest months in Chibougamau are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Chibougamau: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 45 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 85 168 208 233 274 293 321 276 207 139 72 96
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 37m 10h 6m 11h 56m 13h 48m 15h 25m 16h 15m 15h 48m 14h 21m 12h 32m 10h 40m 9h 1m 8h 9m

Solar UV radiation in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada §

Chibougamau experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Chibougamau UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 7 9 9 8 7 6 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Chibougamau. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Chibougamau's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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