Sept-Îles weather in December
In December, Sept-Îles sees average daytime highs of -6°C and overnight lows near -14°C, with 95 mm of precipitation across 11.6 wet days and about 7.9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -4°C in the first days to -9°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 06 min at the start of December to 7 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Sept-Îles's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sept-Îles's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -6°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -14°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- 11.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 7 h 48 min
- 7:26 AM – 3:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.98 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Sept-Îles is city in Quebec, Canada.
- Density
- 13/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2003
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -4°C in the first days to -9°C by the end.
A typical December day in Sept-Îles reaches about -6°C in the afternoon and slips back to -14°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -14°C and 1°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) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 |
| Avg low (°C) | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -3 | -11 |
| 2 | -3 | -11 |
| 3 | -3 | -11 |
| 4 | -4 | -12 |
| 5 | -4 | -12 |
| 6 | -4 | -12 |
| 7 | -5 | -12 |
| 8 | -5 | -13 |
| 9 | -5 | -13 |
| 10 | -5 | -13 |
| 11 | -5 | -13 |
| 12 | -6 | -14 |
| 13 | -6 | -14 |
| 14 | -6 | -14 |
| 15 | -6 | -14 |
| 16 | -6 | -14 |
| 17 | -6 | -14 |
| 18 | -7 | -15 |
| 19 | -7 | -15 |
| 20 | -7 | -15 |
| 21 | -7 | -15 |
| 22 | -7 | -15 |
| 23 | -7 | -16 |
| 24 | -8 | -16 |
| 25 | -8 | -16 |
| 26 | -8 | -16 |
| 27 | -8 | -16 |
| 28 | -8 | -17 |
| 29 | -9 | -17 |
| 30 | -9 | -17 |
| 31 | -9 | -17 |
How December really feels in Sept-Îles
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.
Sept-Îles weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 5th-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° / -19° | 69 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -8° / -18° | 54 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -2° / -11° | 75 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 4° / -4° | 82 | 10.6 | 7.8 | 13.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 12° / 2° | 85 | 11.4 | 1.9 | 15.2 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 18° / 9° | 81 | 11.6 | 0 | 16.1 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 21° / 12° | 102 | 13.5 | 0 | 15.7 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 20° / 11° | 93 | 12.4 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 15° / 7° | 103 | 12.2 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 8° / 1° | 113 | 12.4 | 2.8 | 10.5 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 1° / -6° | 103 | 12.2 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -6° / -14° | 95 | 11.6 | 12 | 7.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 43 | 57 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Sept-Îles gets around 95 mm of rain and snow over 11.6 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 37% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days, and about 12 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Snow chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 35 |
| 2 | 37 | 35 |
| 3 | 37 | 35 |
| 4 | 37 | 36 |
| 5 | 37 | 36 |
| 6 | 37 | 36 |
| 7 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 | 38 |
| 10 | 37 | 38 |
| 11 | 37 | 38 |
| 12 | 37 | 39 |
| 13 | 37 | 39 |
| 14 | 37 | 39 |
| 15 | 38 | 40 |
| 16 | 38 | 40 |
| 17 | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | 39 | 40 |
| 19 | 39 | 40 |
| 20 | 39 | 40 |
| 21 | 39 | 40 |
| 22 | 38 | 40 |
| 23 | 38 | 39 |
| 24 | 38 | 39 |
| 25 | 37 | 39 |
| 26 | 37 | 38 |
| 27 | 36 | 38 |
| 28 | 36 | 38 |
| 29 | 35 | 37 |
| 30 | 35 | 37 |
| 31 | 34 | 37 |
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 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | 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 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 8 h 06 min at the start of December to 7 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:11 AM to 7:32 AM, and sunset from 3:20 PM to 3:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:11 | 7:12 | 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 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:20 | 3:19 | 3:19 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:17 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:18 | 3:19 | 3:19 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:21 | 3:21 | 3:22 | 3:23 | 3:23 | 3:24 | 3:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.1 | 7:11 | 3:20 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 7:12 | 3:19 |
| 3 | 8.1 | 7:13 | 3:19 |
| 4 | 8.1 | 7:15 | 3:18 |
| 5 | 8.0 | 7:16 | 3:18 |
| 6 | 8.0 | 7:17 | 3:18 |
| 7 | 8.0 | 7:18 | 3:17 |
| 8 | 8.0 | 7:19 | 3:17 |
| 9 | 7.9 | 7:20 | 3:17 |
| 10 | 7.9 | 7:21 | 3:17 |
| 11 | 7.9 | 7:22 | 3:17 |
| 12 | 7.9 | 7:23 | 3:17 |
| 13 | 7.9 | 7:24 | 3:17 |
| 14 | 7.9 | 7:25 | 3:17 |
| 15 | 7.9 | 7:26 | 3:17 |
| 16 | 7.8 | 7:26 | 3:17 |
| 17 | 7.8 | 7:27 | 3:17 |
| 18 | 7.8 | 7:28 | 3:18 |
| 19 | 7.8 | 7:28 | 3:18 |
| 20 | 7.8 | 7:29 | 3:18 |
| 21 | 7.8 | 7:29 | 3:19 |
| 22 | 7.8 | 7:30 | 3:19 |
| 23 | 7.8 | 7:30 | 3:20 |
| 24 | 7.8 | 7:31 | 3:20 |
| 25 | 7.8 | 7:31 | 3:21 |
| 26 | 7.8 | 7:31 | 3:21 |
| 27 | 7.8 | 7:32 | 3:22 |
| 28 | 7.8 | 7:32 | 3:23 |
| 29 | 7.9 | 7:32 | 3:23 |
| 30 | 7.9 | 7:32 | 3:24 |
| 31 | 7.9 | 7:32 | 3:25 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.98 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.98 kWh/m² to a high of 5.75 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.98 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 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 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.0 | 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 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.1 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Sept-Îles?
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 Sept-Îles.
What to pack for Sept-Îles in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Sept-Îles sees daytime highs around -6°C and nights near -14°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sept-Îles 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 14°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 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 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 | 5 | Bracing |
| Jun | 10 | Bracing |
| Jul | 14 | Bracing |
| Aug | 14 | Bracing |
| Sep | 11 | Bracing |
| Oct | 7 | Bracing |
| Nov | 4 | Bracing |
| Dec | 1 | Bracing |
UV index in Sept-Îles 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 Sept-Îles peaks around July 9 at about 6 (high) — a little sun protection helps at midday. 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 5 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 | Low | 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 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Sept-Îles 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 Sept-Îles is worst in June — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 15.2× 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) | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Good |
| Feb | 4 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 6 | Good |
| Oct | 3 | Good |
| Nov | 2 | Good |
| Dec | 2 | Good |
Where is Sept-Îles?
Sept-Îles sits at 50.2°N, 66.4°W, 5 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Baie-Comeau, 168 km away.
Topography around Sept-Îles
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sept-Îles.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sept-Îles has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 42 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 370 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,000 m.
The land around Sept-Îles is covered by water (54%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, water (52%) and trees (38%) within 16 km, and trees (64%) and water (33%) 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 Sept-Îles (50.2001°, -66.3821°, elevation 5 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).