Grosses-Roches, Quebec Weather
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About Grosses-Roches, Quebec
Grosses-Roches is a municipality in Grosses-Roches; La Matanie, Quebec, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 375. Grosses-Roches is located at 48.9403°N, 67.1725°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4W.
Grosses-Roches rests upon the rugged edge of the St. Lawrence, where the salt-heavy air rises to meet the cooling slopes of the Côte à Marguerite. It lies 28.3 km east-north-east of Matane, QC (from Matane, QC: bearing 67°T), and is situated 15.4 km west-south-west of Les Méchins. The horizon here holds a particular clarity, a sharpening of light that turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver as evening descends. Inland, the terrain folds away from the coast toward the shelter of Lac au Foin, which remains hidden some 5 km from the shoreline, while the Petite rivière Matane carves its path through the lower reaches about 8 km distant. The landscape feels held in a state of quiet anticipation, shaped by the push and pull of tides that have dictated the life of Grosses-Roches since its earliest settlement. The economy of Grosses-Roches persists through a steady, pragmatic engagement with the land and the sea, moving with the seasonal shifts that define the Gaspé Peninsula. Residents maintain a connection to the heritage of the coast, where the work of generations has left a quiet mark on the architecture and the shoreline paths. Life in Grosses-Roches follows the rotation of the wind and the visibility of the northern stars, which seem to burn with a more insistent brightness over the open water. Even in the stillness of a winter afternoon, the presence of the St. Lawrence provides a constant, low-frequency hum that grounds the daily movements of the people.
Grosses-Roches s'étire le long des rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le regard se perd dans l'immensité grise et bleue des eaux maritimes. La lumière du crépuscule y transforme la Côte à Marguerite en une étendue aux reflets changeants, tandis que le vent salin imprègne les maisons éparpillées sur le terrain accidenté. À quelques kilomètres, le Lac au Foin conserve une quiétude profonde, miroir sombre niché dans les terres, tandis que la Petite rivière Matane poursuit son tracé discret vers le large. L'histoire de Grosses-Roches se devine dans cette patience des habitants qui, depuis longtemps, apprivoisent un sol rocailleux et un climat rigoureux, tournés vers les ressources que la mer et la terre leur offrent généreusement. Ici, le rythme quotidien obéit aux marées et aux caprices du ciel, loin de l'agitation des grands centres. Les gestes des gens d'ici portent la simplicité de ceux qui connaissent le poids de l'hiver et la brièveté des étés, trouvant dans cette géographie austère une forme de liberté. En contemplant les rivages, on perçoit une résilience tranquille, une présence humaine qui persiste avec une élégance sobre, indifférente au passage des années, simplement occupée à habiter ce territoire dont la beauté rude exige une attention constante et un respect profond.
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| Location | Grosses-Roches, Grosses-Roches; La Matanie, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.940255°N, 67.172521°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G4W |
| 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 Grosses-Roches, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grosses-Roches, 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 Grosses-Roches includes coordinates 48.940255°N, 67.172521°W, situated in Grosses-Roches; La Matanie. Postal FSA: G4W. 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.