De Quen-Ouest, Quebec Weather
De Quen-Ouest, 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-Ouest in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.
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About De Quen-Ouest, Quebec
De Quen-Ouest is a neighbourhood in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. De Quen-Ouest is located at 48.5719°N, 71.6386°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G8B.
De Quen-Ouest occupies a quiet stretch of land near the Côte du Côtoyage, where the presence of the Saguenay River defines the edges of the horizon. It lies 2.7 km north-north-east of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 24°T), and is situated 11.4 km north of Saint-Bruno. The terrain here holds the stillness of the north, with the light at dusk often catching the mist rising from the water, turning the air a pale, translucent violet. Within a short distance, the landscape shifts toward the solitude of Petit lac des Harvey, while the more expansive reach of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon lies further out, grounding the region in a vast, silent expanse of forest and shore. The identity of De Quen-Ouest reflects the industrious spirit of Alma and the broader Lac-Saint-Jean-Est region, where the pace of life follows the seasonal turn of the earth. Agriculture and regional trade have long shaped the character of these fields, supporting a community that values the weight of its own history and the practicalities of a northern climate. Residents move through their days with a steady focus, their lives punctuated by the clear, sharp quality of the air that sweeps down from the interior. Even as modern demands evolve, De Quen-Ouest retains an elemental quality, standing as a firm point of human endeavor against the backdrop of the enduring Canadian landscape.
De Quen-Ouest s’étire le long des rives de la rivière Saguenay, là où la lumière du crépuscule semble suspendre le monde dans une clarté presque liquide, propre à Alma et à la vaste étendue du Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Le terrain, façonné par une terre généreuse et une agriculture tenace, s'ouvre vers la Côte du Côtoyage, offrant une perspective où le ciel se confond avec les eaux sombres et profondes. À quelques kilomètres, le Petit lac des Harvey ponctue le relief d'une note de calme supplémentaire, tandis que plus loin, à vingt-huit kilomètres, le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon dessine une frontière naturelle entre la rudesse du climat et la douceur des terres cultivées. De Quen-Ouest porte en ses racines l’effort patient des premiers défricheurs, ceux qui ont appris à lire les vents de cette géographie particulière pour y bâtir des foyers solides. L'air y possède une texture particulière, une fraîcheur qui rappelle le passage constant de la rivière Saguenay devant les parcelles travaillées. Cette présence aquatique dicte le rythme quotidien, entre le travail des champs et le silence imposant des horizons, transformant chaque fin de journée en une contemplation paisible sur les berges où l'histoire locale continue de s'écrire, loin du tumulte des grandes routes.
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| Location | De Quen-Ouest, Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.571944°N, 71.638611°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-Ouest, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for De Quen-Ouest, 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-Ouest includes coordinates 48.571944°N, 71.638611°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.