Crystal Heights, Quebec Weather
Crystal Heights, 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, soil and crop conditions for Crystal Heights in Rawdon; Matawinie.
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About Crystal Heights, Quebec
Crystal Heights is a resort area in Rawdon; Matawinie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Crystal Heights is located at 46.0639°N, 73.7208°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J6E.
Crystal Heights occupies a rugged, elevated vantage point near the slopes of Mont Saint-Jean, where the air holds a crisp, bracing clarity throughout the changing seasons. It lies 21.9 km west-north-west of Joliette, QC (from Joliette, QC: bearing 282°T), and is situated 2.6 km north-north-west of Rawdon. The terrain here rises in firm, granite-strewn shoulders, offering views of a landscape where the light at dusk turns the pine needles to a deep, burnished bronze. Nearby, the waters of Lac Rawdon rest in a quiet basin just 2 km away, while the persistent, rhythmic tumble of Chutes Mason sounds from 3 km distant. Further out, the Rivière Blanche carves its path through the lower reaches, flowing about 6 km from the heights to anchor the surrounding geography in a steady, liquid grace. The character of Crystal Heights reflects a long history of seasonal settlement and the steady, industrious spirit common to the wider Rawdon region. While local life often turns toward the seasonal rhythms of the Matawinie wilderness, the economy remains rooted in a blend of small-scale enterprise and the enduring appeal of the region’s natural solitude. Residents maintain a pace of life that values the stillness of the woods, often finding their afternoons occupied by the maintenance of homesteads or the quiet observation of the shifting canopy. Whether the ground is locked in the white silence of winter or softened by the damp, mossy warmth of summer, Crystal Heights persists as a distinct point of focus, defined by its elevation and the proximity of the surrounding wild.
Crystal Heights s’étire sur les contreforts boisés de la Matawinie, offrant une perspective singulière où le relief semble respirer sous l'influence du Mont Saint-Jean. Dans ce territoire façonné par les soubresauts de la géologie, la lumière décline avec une lenteur solennelle, venant caresser les crêtes avant de se perdre dans les replis du terrain. La présence du Lac Rawdon, situé à deux kilomètres à peine, apporte une humidité constante qui adoucit les soirées, tandis que le tumulte lointain des Chutes Mason scande le silence des forêts environnantes. À six kilomètres de là, la Rivière Blanche serpente entre les conifères, traçant un sillage d’argent dans la pénombre croissante. Crystal Heights conserve une identité modelée par les terres rocailleuses et les héritages agricoles qui ont jadis dicté le rythme des jours. Les résidents observent le passage des heures avec une retenue naturelle, habitués à la rigueur d’un climat qui impose sa discipline aux activités humaines. Ici, la terre ne se livre pas sans effort, et cette rudesse même constitue le socle d'une existence calme, où le souvenir des premiers défrichements subsiste dans la disposition des parcelles et la solidité des bâtisses. Chaque soir, l'air devient plus vif, rappelant à quiconque s'attarde que le paysage demeure le seul véritable maître des lieux.
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| Location | Crystal Heights, Rawdon; Matawinie, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 46.063889°N, 73.720833°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J6E |
| 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 Crystal Heights, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Crystal Heights, 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 Crystal Heights includes coordinates 46.063889°N, 73.720833°W, situated in Rawdon; Matawinie. Postal FSA: J6E. 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.