La Rafale, Quebec Weather
La Rafale, 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 Rafale in Lac-Casault; La Matapédia.
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About La Rafale, Quebec
La Rafale is a locality in Lac-Casault; La Matapédia, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Rafale is located at 48.5694°N, 66.1514°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4V.
La Rafale emerges from the rugged, forested terrain of Lac-Casault as a singular point where the land yields to the persistent movement of the Rivière Square Forks. It lies 50.1 km north-north-west of New Richmond, QC (from New Richmond, QC: bearing 335°T), and is situated 45.4 km north-north-west of Maria. The water here carries a sharp, metallic clarity, carving through the dense spruce and balsam fir that define this corner of La Matapédia. Chutes du Ruisseau Indian Falls lies just 2 km away, where the sudden descent of the river creates a constant, low-frequency hum that seems to vibrate through the damp, moss-covered earth. At dusk, the light catches the spray from the falls, turning the air into a shimmering veil that softens the harsh edges of the surrounding timberland. The history of La Rafale remains closely held by those who work the timber and manage the seasonal pulse of the woods. While Lac de la Compagnie sits roughly 9 km distant, the quiet isolation of the immediate surroundings suggests a life defined more by the cycles of the forest than the reach of modern industry. The economy here persists through the careful stewardship of natural resources, with the local character reflecting a deep familiarity with the cold, enduring winters and the short, intense growing seasons of the north. There is a weight to the stillness in these woods, a sense that the land demands a deliberate, measured pace from anyone who chooses to call La Rafale home.
La Rafale s’étire avec une langueur minérale sur les rives de la Rivière Square Forks, là où la lumière décline en teintes d’ocre et de cuivre sur les terres de La Matapédia. L’air y possède une fraîcheur tranchante, nourrie par le souffle des Chutes du Ruisseau Indian Falls qui grondent à peine à deux kilomètres, un murmure persistant qui cadence le labeur quotidien des habitants. À neuf kilomètres de là, le Lac de la Compagnie dort sous une pellicule argentée, observant le silence des forêts qui cernent ce territoire. L’histoire de La Rafale se lit dans le grain du bois des anciennes bâtisses et dans la rigueur des sols que les générations ont dû apprivoiser sans jamais faiblir devant les hivers longs. Ici, le travail forestier a façonné une identité robuste, une manière d’être au monde qui privilégie la solidité des gestes et la patience du bois façonné. Chaque soir, le crépuscule installe une gravité paisible sur les berges, invitant le regard à suivre le cours sombre de l’eau qui s’écoule vers l’inconnu. Les résidents conservent une fidélité silencieuse à cette terre, trouvant dans la proximité des chutes et la solitude des eaux environnantes une mesure juste de leur existence.
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| Location | La Rafale, Lac-Casault; La Matapédia, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.569444°N, 66.151389°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G4V |
| 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 Rafale, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for La Rafale, 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 Rafale includes coordinates 48.569444°N, 66.151389°W, situated in Lac-Casault; La Matapédia. Postal FSA: G4V. 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.