Sept-Îles weather in October
In October, Sept-Îles sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near 1°C, with 113 mm of precipitation across 12.4 wet days and about 10.5 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 5°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of October to 9 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Sept-Îles's 12th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sept-Îles's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 1°
- 7th coldest
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- 12.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min
- 5:57 AM – 4:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.3
- 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 October
Highs ease over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 5°C by the end.
A typical October day in Sept-Îles reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to 1°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 12°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 7°C cooler than September and about 7°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg low (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 3 | 11 | 4 |
| 4 | 11 | 4 |
| 5 | 11 | 3 |
| 6 | 11 | 3 |
| 7 | 10 | 3 |
| 8 | 10 | 3 |
| 9 | 10 | 3 |
| 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 9 | 2 |
| 12 | 9 | 2 |
| 13 | 9 | 2 |
| 14 | 9 | 2 |
| 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 | 7 | 1 |
| 20 | 7 | 1 |
| 21 | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 | 7 | 0 |
| 24 | 6 | 0 |
| 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 26 | 6 | 0 |
| 27 | 6 | 0 |
| 28 | 5 | -1 |
| 29 | 5 | -1 |
| 30 | 5 | -1 |
| 31 | 5 | -1 |
How October really feels in Sept-Îles
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 26 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Sept-Îles weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 1st-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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in October, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 65%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 31 | 69 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 33 | 67 |
| 30 | 33 | 67 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Sept-Îles gets around 113 mm of rain and snow over 12.4 wet days in October, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 41% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 2 |
| 2 | 38 | 2 |
| 3 | 38 | 2 |
| 4 | 38 | 3 |
| 5 | 38 | 3 |
| 6 | 38 | 3 |
| 7 | 38 | 4 |
| 8 | 38 | 4 |
| 9 | 39 | 5 |
| 10 | 39 | 5 |
| 11 | 40 | 5 |
| 12 | 40 | 6 |
| 13 | 40 | 6 |
| 14 | 41 | 7 |
| 15 | 41 | 8 |
| 16 | 41 | 8 |
| 17 | 42 | 9 |
| 18 | 42 | 10 |
| 19 | 42 | 10 |
| 20 | 42 | 11 |
| 21 | 43 | 12 |
| 22 | 43 | 13 |
| 23 | 43 | 14 |
| 24 | 43 | 15 |
| 25 | 43 | 15 |
| 26 | 43 | 16 |
| 27 | 43 | 17 |
| 28 | 43 | 18 |
| 29 | 43 | 19 |
| 30 | 43 | 20 |
| 31 | 43 | 21 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October 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 (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 13 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 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 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of October to 9 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 108 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:32 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 4:57 PM to 3:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:32 | 5:34 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:42 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:47 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:52 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:57 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:02 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:07 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:12 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:17 | 6:19 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:57 | 4:54 | 4:52 | 4:50 | 4:48 | 4:45 | 4:43 | 4:41 | 4:39 | 4:37 | 4:35 | 4:33 | 4:30 | 4:28 | 4:26 | 4:24 | 4:22 | 4:20 | 4:18 | 4:16 | 4:14 | 4:12 | 4:10 | 4:08 | 4:07 | 4:05 | 4:03 | 4:01 | 3:59 | 3:58 | 3:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 5:32 | 4:57 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 5:34 | 4:54 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 5:36 | 4:52 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 5:37 | 4:50 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 5:39 | 4:48 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 5:40 | 4:45 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 5:42 | 4:43 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 5:44 | 4:41 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 5:45 | 4:39 |
| 10 | 10.8 | 5:47 | 4:37 |
| 11 | 10.8 | 5:49 | 4:35 |
| 12 | 10.7 | 5:50 | 4:33 |
| 13 | 10.6 | 5:52 | 4:30 |
| 14 | 10.6 | 5:54 | 4:28 |
| 15 | 10.5 | 5:55 | 4:26 |
| 16 | 10.5 | 5:57 | 4:24 |
| 17 | 10.4 | 5:59 | 4:22 |
| 18 | 10.3 | 6:00 | 4:20 |
| 19 | 10.3 | 6:02 | 4:18 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 6:04 | 4:16 |
| 21 | 10.1 | 6:05 | 4:14 |
| 22 | 10.1 | 6:07 | 4:12 |
| 23 | 10.0 | 6:09 | 4:10 |
| 24 | 10.0 | 6:10 | 4:08 |
| 25 | 9.9 | 6:12 | 4:07 |
| 26 | 9.8 | 6:14 | 4:05 |
| 27 | 9.8 | 6:15 | 4:03 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 6:17 | 4:01 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 6:19 | 3:59 |
| 30 | 9.6 | 6:21 | 3:58 |
| 31 | 9.6 | 6:22 | 3:56 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 2.08 kWh/m².
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 — October's 2.08 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.6 | Dim |
Is October a good time to visit Sept-Îles?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sept-Îles.
What to pack for Sept-Îles in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Sept-Îles sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near 1°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sept-Îles in October
The nearest coast averages about 7°C in October — 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 October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 2. 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 October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October 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).