Rivière-du-Loup weather in December
In December, Rivière-du-Loup sees average daytime highs of -4°C and overnight lows near -9°C, with 88 mm of precipitation across 10.9 wet days and about 8.3 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -1°C in the first days to -6°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 30 min at the start of December to 8 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Rivière-du-Loup's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rivière-du-Loup's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -4°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -9°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- 10.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 12 min
- 7:28 AM – 3:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Rivière-du-Loup is town in Quebec, Canada.
- Density
- 134/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1850
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -1°C in the first days to -6°C by the end.
A typical December day in Rivière-du-Loup reaches about -4°C in the afternoon and slips back to -9°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -11°C and 3°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 6°C cooler than November and about 4°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 |
| Avg low (°C) | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -1 | -6 |
| 2 | -1 | -6 |
| 3 | -1 | -7 |
| 4 | -2 | -7 |
| 5 | -2 | -7 |
| 6 | -2 | -7 |
| 7 | -2 | -8 |
| 8 | -2 | -8 |
| 9 | -3 | -8 |
| 10 | -3 | -8 |
| 11 | -3 | -9 |
| 12 | -3 | -9 |
| 13 | -3 | -9 |
| 14 | -3 | -9 |
| 15 | -4 | -9 |
| 16 | -4 | -10 |
| 17 | -4 | -10 |
| 18 | -4 | -10 |
| 19 | -4 | -10 |
| 20 | -4 | -10 |
| 21 | -4 | -10 |
| 22 | -4 | -10 |
| 23 | -5 | -11 |
| 24 | -5 | -11 |
| 25 | -5 | -11 |
| 26 | -5 | -11 |
| 27 | -5 | -11 |
| 28 | -5 | -12 |
| 29 | -6 | -12 |
| 30 | -6 | -12 |
| 31 | -6 | -12 |
How December really feels in Rivière-du-Loup
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.
Rivière-du-Loup weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8° / -14° | 67 | 9.9 | 10.6 | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -7° / -14° | 60 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -1° / -8° | 77 | 10.7 | 10.1 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 5° / -1° | 93 | 12.2 | 6.3 | 13.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 12° / 5° | 93 | 12.6 | 1.1 | 14.9 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 17° / 10° | 93 | 12.4 | 0 | 15.7 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 20° / 14° | 89 | 12.7 | 0 | 15.4 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 20° / 13° | 87 | 11.9 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 16° / 9° | 101 | 11.7 | 0 | 12.4 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 9° / 4° | 117 | 12.3 | 1.5 | 10.6 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 2° / -2° | 91 | 11.5 | 6.9 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -4° / -9° | 88 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 8.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 35 | 65 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 33 | 67 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 29 | 71 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Rivière-du-Loup gets around 88 mm of rain and snow over 10.9 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 35% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days, and about 11 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Snow chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 33 |
| 2 | 37 | 33 |
| 3 | 37 | 33 |
| 4 | 36 | 33 |
| 5 | 36 | 33 |
| 6 | 35 | 32 |
| 7 | 35 | 32 |
| 8 | 34 | 32 |
| 9 | 34 | 32 |
| 10 | 33 | 32 |
| 11 | 33 | 32 |
| 12 | 33 | 32 |
| 13 | 33 | 32 |
| 14 | 33 | 32 |
| 15 | 33 | 32 |
| 16 | 34 | 33 |
| 17 | 34 | 33 |
| 18 | 34 | 33 |
| 19 | 35 | 34 |
| 20 | 35 | 34 |
| 21 | 35 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 | 35 |
| 23 | 36 | 35 |
| 24 | 36 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 | 37 |
| 27 | 36 | 37 |
| 28 | 36 | 37 |
| 29 | 36 | 37 |
| 30 | 36 | 38 |
| 31 | 36 | 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 15 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 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 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 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | 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 30 min at the start of December to 8 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:13 AM to 7:34 AM, and sunset from 3:42 PM to 3:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:13 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:42 | 3:42 | 3:42 | 3:41 | 3:41 | 3:41 | 3:41 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:41 | 3:41 | 3:41 | 3:41 | 3:42 | 3:42 | 3:42 | 3:43 | 3:43 | 3:44 | 3:44 | 3:45 | 3:46 | 3:46 | 3:47 | 3:48 | 3:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.5 | 7:13 | 3:42 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 7:15 | 3:42 |
| 3 | 8.4 | 7:16 | 3:42 |
| 4 | 8.4 | 7:17 | 3:41 |
| 5 | 8.4 | 7:18 | 3:41 |
| 6 | 8.4 | 7:19 | 3:41 |
| 7 | 8.3 | 7:20 | 3:41 |
| 8 | 8.3 | 7:21 | 3:40 |
| 9 | 8.3 | 7:22 | 3:40 |
| 10 | 8.3 | 7:23 | 3:40 |
| 11 | 8.3 | 7:24 | 3:40 |
| 12 | 8.3 | 7:25 | 3:40 |
| 13 | 8.2 | 7:26 | 3:40 |
| 14 | 8.2 | 7:26 | 3:40 |
| 15 | 8.2 | 7:27 | 3:41 |
| 16 | 8.2 | 7:28 | 3:41 |
| 17 | 8.2 | 7:29 | 3:41 |
| 18 | 8.2 | 7:29 | 3:41 |
| 19 | 8.2 | 7:30 | 3:42 |
| 20 | 8.2 | 7:30 | 3:42 |
| 21 | 8.2 | 7:31 | 3:42 |
| 22 | 8.2 | 7:32 | 3:43 |
| 23 | 8.2 | 7:32 | 3:43 |
| 24 | 8.2 | 7:32 | 3:44 |
| 25 | 8.2 | 7:33 | 3:44 |
| 26 | 8.2 | 7:33 | 3:45 |
| 27 | 8.2 | 7:33 | 3:46 |
| 28 | 8.2 | 7:34 | 3:46 |
| 29 | 8.2 | 7:34 | 3:47 |
| 30 | 8.2 | 7:34 | 3:48 |
| 31 | 8.2 | 7:34 | 3:49 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.06 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.06 kWh/m² to a high of 5.9 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 1.06 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 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 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 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.1 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Rivière-du-Loup?
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 Rivière-du-Loup.
What to pack for Rivière-du-Loup in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Rivière-du-Loup sees daytime highs around -4°C and nights near -9°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Rivière-du-Loup 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 11°C and coldest in February near -0°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 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 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 | 2 | Bracing |
| Jun | 8 | Bracing |
| Jul | 11 | Bracing |
| Aug | 11 | Bracing |
| Sep | 9 | Bracing |
| Oct | 6 | Bracing |
| Nov | 2 | Bracing |
| Dec | 1 | Bracing |
UV index in Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup peaks around July 12 at about 7 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 22 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 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Rivière-du-Loup?
Rivière-du-Loup sits at 47.8°N, 69.5°W, 56 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Rimouski, 102 km away.
Topography around Rivière-du-Loup
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rivière-du-Loup.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rivière-du-Loup has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 160 m around an average of 61 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 308 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,042 m.
The land around Rivière-du-Loup is covered by trees (26%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, water (40%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and trees (71%) and water (21%) 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 Rivière-du-Loup (47.827°, -69.5424°, elevation 56 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).