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Mont Fortin, Saguenay
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Quebec, Canada

Alma

Alma is a town in Quebec, Canada. It has a population of about 30,649 (2024). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now1°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population30,649
Local time03:53
48.55° N, 71.65° WElevation 90 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codesG8B, G8C
The year in Almaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec17October
October: high / low10° / 3°
Rain this month93mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Alma at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-20°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

119 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

49 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 12 km

Weather in Alma

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
1°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct6°0°
Sat24 Oct9°1°
Sun25 Oct13°4°3.9 mm
Mon26 Oct10°2°
Tue27 Oct4°0°
Wed28 Oct6°0°
Thu29 Oct13°3°
Fri30 Oct11°6°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct7°1°1.5 mm

When to go to Alma

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262220225463646466171415
High-10°-7°-1°7°16°22°24°23°18°10°3°-5°
Low-20°-18°-11°-3°4°11°14°14°9°3°-4°-13°
Rain (mm)62544963799411998112938375
Wet days101213121216181512141614

What's on in Alma

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Alma

All monuments

Outdoors around Alma

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Camping Dam en terreCamp sites
4.4 km
Club de Golf Lac-St-JeanGolf courses
5.8 km
Camping Camp-de-TouageCamp sites
6.9 km

Nature around Alma

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Alma

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Universities and research institutes

Collège d'AlmaUniversity or college · founded 1968

Towns and villages around Alma

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Alma from above

Postal codes

G8BG8C

Getting to Alma

Roberval AirportYRJ
46 km
Saguenay-Bagotville AirportYBG
54 km
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQB
197 km
HébertvilleRailway station
12 km
Dam-en-TerreFerry port
4.3 km

Places near Alma

Places with a climate like Alma

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alma.
What is the hottest month in Alma?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Alma?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alma?
July is the wettest month with about 119 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Alma?
Alma has 2 postal codes: G8B, G8C.