Baie-Comeau weather in December
In December, Baie-Comeau sees average daytime highs of -5°C and overnight lows near -12°C, with 90 mm of precipitation across 11.9 wet days and about 8.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -3°C in the first days to -8°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 18 min at the start of December to 8 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Baie-Comeau's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Baie-Comeau's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -5°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -12°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- 11.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 hours
- 7:29 AM – 3:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.01 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Baie-Comeau is city in Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada.
- Density
- 50/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1982
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -3°C in the first days to -8°C by the end.
A typical December day in Baie-Comeau reaches about -5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -12°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -13°C and 2°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°C cooler than November and about 4°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 |
| Avg low (°C) | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -15 | -15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -2 | -8 |
| 2 | -2 | -8 |
| 3 | -3 | -8 |
| 4 | -3 | -9 |
| 5 | -3 | -9 |
| 6 | -3 | -9 |
| 7 | -4 | -10 |
| 8 | -4 | -10 |
| 9 | -4 | -10 |
| 10 | -4 | -11 |
| 11 | -4 | -11 |
| 12 | -5 | -11 |
| 13 | -5 | -11 |
| 14 | -5 | -11 |
| 15 | -5 | -12 |
| 16 | -5 | -12 |
| 17 | -5 | -12 |
| 18 | -6 | -12 |
| 19 | -6 | -12 |
| 20 | -6 | -12 |
| 21 | -6 | -13 |
| 22 | -6 | -13 |
| 23 | -6 | -13 |
| 24 | -7 | -13 |
| 25 | -7 | -14 |
| 26 | -7 | -14 |
| 27 | -7 | -14 |
| 28 | -8 | -14 |
| 29 | -8 | -14 |
| 30 | -8 | -15 |
| 31 | -8 | -15 |
How December really feels in Baie-Comeau
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Baie-Comeau weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10° / -17° | 65 | 9.9 | 10.8 | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -8° / -16° | 56 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -3° / -10° | 72 | 10.4 | 10 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 4° / -2° | 84 | 10.6 | 6.6 | 13.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 11° / 4° | 85 | 12 | 1 | 15.1 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 17° / 11° | 82 | 11.2 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 20° / 14° | 104 | 13.2 | 0 | 15.6 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 19° / 13° | 93 | 11.9 | 0 | 14.2 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 14° / 9° | 103 | 11.5 | 0 | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 8° / 4° | 110 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 10.5 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 2° / -3° | 95 | 11.5 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -5° / -12° | 90 | 11.9 | 12 | 8.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 59%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 37 | 63 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Baie-Comeau gets around 90 mm of rain and snow over 11.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 38% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days, and about 12 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Snow chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 36 |
| 2 | 40 | 36 |
| 3 | 39 | 37 |
| 4 | 39 | 37 |
| 5 | 39 | 37 |
| 6 | 39 | 37 |
| 7 | 39 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 | 38 |
| 14 | 38 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 | 39 |
| 16 | 38 | 39 |
| 17 | 38 | 39 |
| 18 | 38 | 39 |
| 19 | 38 | 39 |
| 20 | 38 | 39 |
| 21 | 38 | 39 |
| 22 | 37 | 39 |
| 23 | 37 | 39 |
| 24 | 37 | 39 |
| 25 | 36 | 39 |
| 26 | 36 | 39 |
| 27 | 36 | 39 |
| 28 | 36 | 39 |
| 29 | 35 | 38 |
| 30 | 35 | 38 |
| 31 | 35 | 38 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 16 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 8 h 18 min at the start of December to 8 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:14 AM to 7:35 AM, and sunset from 3:31 PM to 3:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:31 | 3:31 | 3:30 | 3:30 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:28 | 3:28 | 3:28 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:29 | 3:30 | 3:30 | 3:30 | 3:31 | 3:31 | 3:32 | 3:32 | 3:33 | 3:34 | 3:34 | 3:35 | 3:36 | 3:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.3 | 7:14 | 3:31 |
| 2 | 8.3 | 7:15 | 3:31 |
| 3 | 8.2 | 7:16 | 3:30 |
| 4 | 8.2 | 7:17 | 3:30 |
| 5 | 8.2 | 7:18 | 3:29 |
| 6 | 8.2 | 7:19 | 3:29 |
| 7 | 8.1 | 7:21 | 3:29 |
| 8 | 8.1 | 7:22 | 3:29 |
| 9 | 8.1 | 7:23 | 3:29 |
| 10 | 8.1 | 7:24 | 3:29 |
| 11 | 8.1 | 7:25 | 3:28 |
| 12 | 8.1 | 7:25 | 3:28 |
| 13 | 8.0 | 7:26 | 3:28 |
| 14 | 8.0 | 7:27 | 3:29 |
| 15 | 8.0 | 7:28 | 3:29 |
| 16 | 8.0 | 7:29 | 3:29 |
| 17 | 8.0 | 7:29 | 3:29 |
| 18 | 8.0 | 7:30 | 3:29 |
| 19 | 8.0 | 7:31 | 3:30 |
| 20 | 8.0 | 7:31 | 3:30 |
| 21 | 8.0 | 7:32 | 3:30 |
| 22 | 8.0 | 7:32 | 3:31 |
| 23 | 8.0 | 7:33 | 3:31 |
| 24 | 8.0 | 7:33 | 3:32 |
| 25 | 8.0 | 7:33 | 3:32 |
| 26 | 8.0 | 7:34 | 3:33 |
| 27 | 8.0 | 7:34 | 3:34 |
| 28 | 8.0 | 7:34 | 3:34 |
| 29 | 8.0 | 7:34 | 3:35 |
| 30 | 8.0 | 7:35 | 3:36 |
| 31 | 8.0 | 7:35 | 3:37 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.01 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.85 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 1.01 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.1 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Baie-Comeau?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Baie-Comeau.
What to pack for Baie-Comeau in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Baie-Comeau sees daytime highs around -5°C and nights near -12°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Baie-Comeau in December
The nearest coast averages about 1°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 13°C and coldest in February near -1°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Bracing |
| Feb | 0 | Bracing |
| Mar | 0 | Bracing |
| Apr | 1 | Bracing |
| May | 4 | Bracing |
| Jun | 10 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 13 | Bracing |
| Sep | 10 | Bracing |
| Oct | 6 | Bracing |
| Nov | 2 | Bracing |
| Dec | 1 | Bracing |
UV index in Baie-Comeau in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Baie-Comeau peaks around July 11 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 2 | Low |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Baie-Comeau in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Baie-Comeau is worst in June — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 10.1× the cleanest month (December, 2 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Good |
| Feb | 4 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 6 | Good |
| Oct | 4 | Good |
| Nov | 2 | Good |
| Dec | 2 | Good |
Where is Baie-Comeau?
Baie-Comeau sits at 49.2°N, 68.1°W, 76 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Rimouski, 90 km away.
Topography around Baie-Comeau
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Baie-Comeau.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Baie-Comeau has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 127 m around an average of 37 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 296 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 599 m.
The land around Baie-Comeau is covered by water (48%) and trees (35%) within 3 km, water (48%) and trees (43%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (40%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Baie-Comeau (49.2168°, -68.1489°, elevation 76 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).