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Quebec, Canada

Shannon

Shannon is a small town in Quebec, Canada. It has a population of about 6,903 (2024). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now0°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population6,903
Local time02:59
46.88° N, 71.51° WElevation 170 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codesG3J, G3S
The year in Shannonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec21October
October: high / low10° / 3°
Rain this month126mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Shannon at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

155 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

90 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 9.6 km

Weather in Shannon

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

14-day forecast
0°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct11°-1°
Mon26 Oct11°3°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct5°-2°
Wed28 Oct6°-2°
Thu29 Oct10°1°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct8°3°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct9°-1°
Sun1 Nov7°1°1 mm
Mon2 Nov12°4°3.4 mm

When to go to Shannon

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score272122225563656568211617
High-7°-5°1°9°17°22°24°23°18°10°3°-4°
Low-17°-14°-9°-1°6°12°14°13°9°3°-4°-12°
Rain (mm)979490102119143155136145126121120
Wet days101313131517191711141416

What's on in Shannon

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

Monuments and museums in Shannon

All monuments

Outdoors around Shannon

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
Club de golf Lac Saint-JosephGolf courses
0.9 km
Village Vacances ValcartierTheme parks
1.2 km
Camping ValcartierCamp sites
1.3 km
dam view pointViewpoints
1.6 km
Vue sur la rivièreViewpoints
1.9 km
La BicoqueMountain huts
4 km
Centre de Ski Le RelaisSki area · 17 km of pistes · 6 lifts
18 km
Station touristique StonehamSki area · 32 km of pistes · 6 lifts
19 km
A venirSki area · 1 km of pistes
28 km
Centre de plein air de LévisSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
28 km
La ScubathèqueDive site
16 km
Plongée CapitaleDive site
17 km
NautilusDive site
20 km
YRVADive site
20 km

Nature around Shannon

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Shannon

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shannon

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shannon

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

Shannon from above

Postal codes

G3JG3S

Getting to Shannon

Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQB
14 km
Saguenay-Bagotville AirportYBG
166 km
Roberval AirportYRJ
191 km
Sainte-FoyRailway station
22 km
QuébecRailway station
24 km
Gare fluvialeFerry port
25 km
QuébecLévis
25 km

Places near Shannon

Places with a climate like Shannon

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shannon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shannon.
What is the hottest month in Shannon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Shannon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shannon?
July is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Shannon?
Shannon has 2 postal codes: G3J, G3S.