Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Shawinigan features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -10 °C (14 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -31 °C (-24 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1142 mm (44.9 inches) and receives 135 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Shawinigan enjoys an average of 2782 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 37 minutes to 15 hours 45 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Shawinigan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 18 to 21 °C (64 - 70 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -10 to -7 °C (14 - 19 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Shawinigan experiences 46 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 148 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 8°C (47°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
Mean maximum | 3°C (38°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
Average high | -6°C (21°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
Daily mean | -10°C (14°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
Average low | -15°C (6°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
Mean minimum | -26°C (-15°F) |
-25°C (-12°F) |
-21°C (-6°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-25°C (-13°F) |
Minimum | -31°C (-24°F) |
-27°C (-17°F) |
-24°C (-12°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-22°C (-7°F) |
-28°C (-18°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada with other places around the world.
Shawinigan usually has the most precipitation in April, October and November, with an average of 11 rainy days and 117 mm (4.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Shawinigan are January, February and September. On average, 78 mm (3.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 80 (3.2) | 80 (3.2) | 87 (3.4) | 115 (4.5) | 92 (3.6) | 103 (4.0) | 86 (3.4) | 94 (3.7) | 73 (2.9) | 120 (4.7) | 115 (4.5) | 94 (3.7) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
The sunniest months in Shawinigan are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 46 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Shawinigan: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 27 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 118 | 164 | 235 | 224 | 294 | 320 | 350 | 320 | 266 | 194 | 144 | 147 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 2m | 10h 19m | 11h 57m | 13h 36m | 15h 2m | 15h 45m | 15h 21m | 14h 5m | 12h 29m | 10h 50m | 9h 22m | 8h 37m |
Shawinigan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, 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 Shawinigan UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Shawinigan. 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 Shawinigan'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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