Rivière-du-Loup weather in July
In July, Rivière-du-Loup sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 89 mm of rain across 12.7 wet days and about 15.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 20°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 48 min at the start of July to 14 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Rivière-du-Loup's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rivière-du-Loup's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- 12.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 24 min
- 4:00 AM – 7:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- 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 July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 20°C through the month.
A typical July day in Rivière-du-Loup reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 13 |
| 2 | 20 | 13 |
| 3 | 20 | 13 |
| 4 | 20 | 13 |
| 5 | 20 | 13 |
| 6 | 20 | 13 |
| 7 | 20 | 13 |
| 8 | 20 | 13 |
| 9 | 20 | 13 |
| 10 | 20 | 13 |
| 11 | 20 | 14 |
| 12 | 20 | 14 |
| 13 | 20 | 14 |
| 14 | 20 | 14 |
| 15 | 20 | 14 |
| 16 | 21 | 14 |
| 17 | 21 | 14 |
| 18 | 21 | 14 |
| 19 | 21 | 14 |
| 20 | 21 | 14 |
| 21 | 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 21 | 14 |
| 23 | 21 | 14 |
| 24 | 21 | 14 |
| 25 | 21 | 14 |
| 26 | 21 | 14 |
| 27 | 21 | 14 |
| 28 | 21 | 14 |
| 29 | 21 | 14 |
| 30 | 21 | 14 |
| 31 | 21 | 14 |
How July really feels in Rivière-du-Loup
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Rivière-du-Loup weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 7th-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 July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Rivière-du-Loup gets around 89 mm of rain over 12.7 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 42% and peaks near 47% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 47 |
| 3 | 47 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 40 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 41 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 40 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 48% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 27 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | 62 | 27 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | 61 | 28 | 10 | 1 |
| 4 | 61 | 28 | 10 | 1 |
| 5 | 60 | 29 | 10 | 1 |
| 6 | 60 | 29 | 10 | 1 |
| 7 | 58 | 30 | 11 | 1 |
| 8 | 57 | 31 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 56 | 32 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 55 | 33 | 11 | 1 |
| 11 | 54 | 34 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 53 | 35 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 | 51 | 36 | 12 | 1 |
| 14 | 49 | 37 | 12 | 1 |
| 15 | 48 | 39 | 12 | 2 |
| 16 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 2 |
| 17 | 45 | 40 | 13 | 1 |
| 18 | 44 | 41 | 13 | 1 |
| 19 | 43 | 42 | 14 | 1 |
| 20 | 42 | 42 | 14 | 1 |
| 21 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 1 |
| 22 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 1 |
| 23 | 40 | 43 | 16 | 1 |
| 24 | 40 | 43 | 16 | 1 |
| 25 | 39 | 43 | 17 | 1 |
| 26 | 39 | 43 | 17 | 1 |
| 27 | 38 | 43 | 18 | 1 |
| 28 | 38 | 43 | 18 | 1 |
| 29 | 38 | 42 | 19 | 1 |
| 30 | 39 | 42 | 19 | 0 |
| 31 | 39 | 42 | 19 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 11 km/h in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 48 min at the start of July to 14 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 3:49 AM to 4:18 AM, and sunset from 7:34 PM to 7:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 3:49 | 3:49 | 3:50 | 3:50 | 3:51 | 3:52 | 3:52 | 3:53 | 3:54 | 3:55 | 3:56 | 3:57 | 3:58 | 3:58 | 3:59 | 4:00 | 4:01 | 4:02 | 4:04 | 4:05 | 4:06 | 4:07 | 4:08 | 4:09 | 4:10 | 4:11 | 4:13 | 4:14 | 4:15 | 4:16 | 4:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.8 | 3:49 | 7:34 |
| 2 | 15.8 | 3:49 | 7:34 |
| 3 | 15.7 | 3:50 | 7:34 |
| 4 | 15.7 | 3:50 | 7:34 |
| 5 | 15.7 | 3:51 | 7:33 |
| 6 | 15.7 | 3:52 | 7:33 |
| 7 | 15.7 | 3:52 | 7:33 |
| 8 | 15.6 | 3:53 | 7:32 |
| 9 | 15.6 | 3:54 | 7:32 |
| 10 | 15.6 | 3:55 | 7:31 |
| 11 | 15.6 | 3:56 | 7:31 |
| 12 | 15.6 | 3:57 | 7:30 |
| 13 | 15.5 | 3:58 | 7:29 |
| 14 | 15.5 | 3:58 | 7:29 |
| 15 | 15.5 | 3:59 | 7:28 |
| 16 | 15.4 | 4:00 | 7:27 |
| 17 | 15.4 | 4:01 | 7:26 |
| 18 | 15.4 | 4:02 | 7:25 |
| 19 | 15.4 | 4:04 | 7:25 |
| 20 | 15.3 | 4:05 | 7:24 |
| 21 | 15.3 | 4:06 | 7:23 |
| 22 | 15.2 | 4:07 | 7:22 |
| 23 | 15.2 | 4:08 | 7:21 |
| 24 | 15.2 | 4:09 | 7:19 |
| 25 | 15.1 | 4:10 | 7:18 |
| 26 | 15.1 | 4:11 | 7:17 |
| 27 | 15.1 | 4:13 | 7:16 |
| 28 | 15.0 | 4:14 | 7:15 |
| 29 | 15.0 | 4:15 | 7:13 |
| 30 | 14.9 | 4:16 | 7:12 |
| 31 | 14.9 | 4:18 | 7:11 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.74 kWh/m².
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 — July's 5.74 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Rivière-du-Loup?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Rivière-du-Loup for sightseeing.
What to pack for Rivière-du-Loup in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Rivière-du-Loup sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 14°C. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Rivière-du-Loup in July
The nearest coast averages about 11°C in July — 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 July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. 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).