La Chaufferie, Quebec Weather
La Chaufferie, 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 La Chaufferie in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.
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About La Chaufferie, Quebec
La Chaufferie is a locality in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Chaufferie is located at 48.6522°N, 71.8142°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G8E.
La Chaufferie rests quietly along the shore of Lac Saint-Jean, defined by the steady, dark pull of the water and the low horizon of the Côte du Côtoyage. It lies 16.4 km north-west of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 314°T), and is situated 8.8 km west-north-west of Saint-Cœur-de-Marie. The Rivière Taillon flows near these banks, carrying a cold clarity that mirrors the expansive sky, while the wind often brings a crisp, metallic scent from the vast basin of the lake. At dusk, the light stretches thin and amber across the shoreline, turning the ripples of the water into shifting plates of hammered bronze. The land here holds the quiet weight of a northern landscape, where the seasonal cycles dictate the pace of life and the stillness of the air feels heavy with the coming winter. Life in La Chaufferie maintains a steady connection to the surrounding terrain, drawing its character from the proximity of the Rivière Taillon and the enduring presence of Lac Saint-Jean. While the nearby Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon serves as a reminder of the wilder, protected reaches of this region, the immediate surroundings of La Chaufferie reflect a history of resourcefulness and adaptation to the northern climate. The economy here remains rooted in the land, reflecting a heritage of forestry and modest agricultural enterprise that has long supported families in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon. Even as the seasons turn, the residents navigate their days with a practical grace, finding familiarity in the rhythmic movement of the lake and the sheltered strength of the Côte du Côtoyage.
La Chaufferie se déploie sur les rives du Lac Saint-Jean, là où la terre s'incline doucement vers les eaux vastes et froides, non loin de la Côte du Côtoyage. Le vent y transporte une odeur de bois humide et de sable fin, rappelant la proximité de la Rivière Taillon qui serpente avec une régularité apaisante à travers le terrain plat. À environ douze kilomètres, le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon impose sa présence sauvage, modifiant la clarté du ciel par ses étendues boisées. La lumière du crépuscule glisse sur le rivage, révélant une texture de sol tourbeux et de pierres polies par les courants, typique de cette région où l'industrie a laissé place à une vie plus calme, rythmée par le mouvement des marées intérieures et la rigueur du climat boréal. Dans La Chaufferie, chaque maison semble attendre le retour des pêcheurs ou le silence hivernal qui fige les berges, offrant une solitude habitée par le souvenir des anciennes activités forestières. L'air y possède une densité particulière, une fraîcheur qui s'attarde sur les visages, tandis que le regard porte loin vers l'horizon sans jamais rencontrer d'obstacle, sinon la ligne sombre des arbres qui bordent les eaux du grand lac.
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| Location | La Chaufferie, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.652222°N, 71.814167°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G8E |
| 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 La Chaufferie, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for La Chaufferie, 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 La Chaufferie includes coordinates 48.652222°N, 71.814167°W, situated in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Postal FSA: G8E. 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.