Chisasibi, Quebec Weather
Chisasibi, Quebec — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Chisasibi in Chisasibi; Nord-du-Québec.
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About Chisasibi, Quebec
Chisasibi is a cree village in Chisasibi; Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,985. Chisasibi is located at 53.7833°N, 78.9000°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J0Y.
Chisasibi rests upon the northern shores where the vast pulse of La Grande Rivière meets the edge of the world. It lies 84.4 km west of Radisson, QC (from Radisson, QC: bearing 270°T), and is situated 8.3 km south-east of Fort George. The low-slung horizon near the Colline Monkey defines the visual reach of the land, while the air carries a sharp, brine-kissed clarity that settles deep in the lungs. Sunlight here possesses a brittle brilliance, catching the surface of the water and turning the stillness of the afternoon into a shimmering, shifting mirror. Only four kilometers away, the quiet basin of Petit lac Chinusaw offers a sheltered stillness, contrasting with the persistent, outward-moving energy of the nearby river currents that shape the coastal terrain. Chisasibi emerged from a deliberate migration, a relocation that moved a people from their ancestral island home to this mainland site to accommodate the changing needs of the region. The local economy finds its footing through the administrative and service roles required to sustain life in the north, alongside a deep, ongoing reliance on traditional hunting and fishing practices. These pursuits anchor the daily life of Chisasibi, ensuring that the skills passed down through generations remain active and vital despite the arrival of modern infrastructure and regional development. The cultural character of Chisasibi flows from a profound Cree heritage, expressed through the language spoken in the hallways and the quiet, steady persistence of seasonal traditions. Life moves in accordance with the seasonal shifts, where the deep cold of winter brings a blue-shadowed silence to the land, followed by the sudden, rushing vigor of spring ice breaking along the banks of La Grande Rivière. Residents often gather in communal spaces to share stories or participate in events that celebrate a shared history, maintaining a social cohesion that feels as constant and essential as the pull of the tides against the shore.
Chisasibi s'étire avec une tranquille assurance sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le souffle du large rencontre la puissance tranquille de La Grande Rivière. Le paysage se déploie sous une lumière qui semble s'attarder, étirant les ombres jusqu'à la silhouette familière de la Colline Monkey. À quelques kilomètres de là, le Petit lac Chinusaw conserve ses eaux calmes, observant le mouvement incessant de la vie cri qui anime ces terres du Nord. La présence de Chisasibi demeure indissociable de cet héritage ancestral, une continuité qui se lit dans la manière dont les habitants habitent l'espace entre le courant et la terre ferme. L'air y est vif, chargé d'une franchise qui balaye les hésitations, tandis que les embarcations glissent sur les reflets sombres des eaux. Dans les gestes quotidiens, une sagesse ancienne se transmet sans bruit, façonnant une identité qui puise sa force dans la fidélité aux rives et aux vastes horizons. Chaque soir, lorsque le soleil bascule derrière les reliefs lointains, la clarté qui enveloppe les maisons rappelle la ténacité de ceux qui ont choisi de bâtir leur existence ici, entre l'immensité du fleuve et le silence protecteur des étendues sauvages.
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| Location | Chisasibi, Chisasibi; Nord-du-Québec, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 53.783333°N, 78.9°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J0Y |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Chisasibi, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chisasibi, Quebec, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Chisasibi includes coordinates 53.783333°N, 78.900000°W, situated in Chisasibi; Nord-du-Québec. Postal FSA: J0Y. Telephone area code: 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.