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Monthly climate in Shannon, Quebec, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Shannon features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -12 °C (11 °F) and 18 °C (65 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -31 °C (-24 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (88 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1510 mm (59.4 inches) and receives 171 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Shannon enjoys an average of 2760 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 34 minutes to 15 hours 47 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Shannon, Quebec, Canada §

The warmest months in Shannon are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 15 to 18 °C (60 - 65 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -12 to -9 °C (11 - 16 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Shannon experiences 17 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 166 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Shannon, 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 7°C
(45°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 11°C
(52°F)
Mean maximum 2°C
(36°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 6°C
(44°F)
Average high -8°C
(18°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)
Daily mean -12°C
(11°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -5°C
(22°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)
Average low -16°C
(4°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)
Mean minimum -27°C
(-17°F)		 -26°C
(-14°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -17°C
(3°F)		 -24°C
(-12°F)
Minimum -31°C
(-24°F)		 -28°C
(-18°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -28°C
(-18°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Shannon, Quebec, Canada §

Shannon usually has the most precipitation in June, October and November, with an average of 15 rainy days and 151 mm (6.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Shannon are January, February and March. On average, 98 mm (3.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Shannon, 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) 95 (3.7) 94 (3.7) 106 (4.2) 121 (4.8) 114 (4.5) 150 (5.9) 137 (5.4) 136 (5.3) 127 (5.0) 152 (6.0) 152 (6.0) 126 (5.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 13 13 12 14 16 16 16 16 13 15 14 13

Monthly sunshine hours in Shannon, Quebec, Canada §

The sunniest months in Shannon are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 47 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Shannon: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 16 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Shannon, 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 110 176 227 230 302 313 356 322 251 186 138 144
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 59m 10h 18m 11h 56m 13h 37m 15h 4m 15h 47m 15h 23m 14h 6m 12h 29m 10h 49m 9h 20m 8h 34m

Solar UV radiation in Shannon, Quebec, Canada §

Shannon experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and June, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Shannon UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Shannon, 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 8 9 9 8 8 7 5 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Shannon, Quebec, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Shannon. 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 Shannon'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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