De Quen-Est, Quebec Weather
De Quen-Est, 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 De Quen-Est in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.
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About De Quen-Est, Quebec
De Quen-Est is a neighbourhood in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. De Quen-Est is located at 48.5694°N, 71.6331°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G8B.
De Quen-Est anchors itself firmly along the Côte du Côtoyage, where the land holds the quiet gravity of the Saguenay River. It lies 2.7 km north-east of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 34°T), and is situated 11.2 km north of Saint-Bruno. The light here gathers in long, slanted shadows against the horizon at dusk, revealing a terrain shaped by the slow, persistent movement of water and wind. Petit lac des Harvey rests in the nearby hollows, its surface mirroring the shifting greys and blues of the sky, while the vast expanse of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon waits just beyond the immediate reach of the shore. De Quen-Est endures through the seasons with a sturdy resilience, its character defined by the stark clarity of the air and the immense, open presence of the river. The history of De Quen-Est remains anchored in the labor of the land, reflecting a heritage of industry that has long looked toward the water for its sustenance. Daily life moves with the practical focus of those who understand the temper of the climate, where the economy aligns with the natural resources of the region. Local traditions persist in the quiet work of households and the steady habits of the residents, who navigate the landscape with a familiarity born of long winters and brief, intense summers. There is a specific stillness in the way the wind moves through the surrounding trees, a reminder that De Quen-Est exists as a deliberate point of human persistence within the wider, indifferent reach of the northern terrain.
De Quen-Est s’étire le long des rives de la rivière Saguenay, là où la lumière du crépuscule semble se figer dans une immobilité minérale sur la Côte du Côtoyage. Dans cette portion de la région d’Alma, le terrain se déploie avec une patience ancienne, modelé par les vents qui remontent le cours d’eau et imprègnent l’air d’une fraîcheur constante. À quelques kilomètres, le Petit lac des Harvey dort sous une clarté argentée, ajoutant une note de silence à la topographie des lieux, tandis que plus loin, vers le nord, le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon dessine une limite naturelle contre l’horizon. L’existence à De Quen-Est se mesure au rythme des terres agricoles qui s’ouvrent sur les vastes étendues, rappelant la ténacité des premiers défricheurs ayant choisi de s’établir face aux eaux puissantes de la rivière. Chaque maison, chaque parcelle de sol cultivé, porte la marque d’une longue habitude du travail et d’une familiarité avec les éléments qui dictent, encore aujourd’hui, le quotidien des habitants. La clarté particulière de ce secteur, changeante selon les heures, confère aux rives une noblesse austère, faisant de De Quen-Est un espace singulier où la terre rencontre l’eau avec une gravité presque solennelle.
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| Location | De Quen-Est, Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.569444°N, 71.633056°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G8B |
| 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 De Quen-Est, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for De Quen-Est, 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 De Quen-Est includes coordinates 48.569444°N, 71.633056°W, situated in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Postal FSA: G8B. 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.