Léonard-de-Matapédia, Quebec Weather

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About Léonard-de-Matapédia, Quebec

Léonard-de-Matapédia is a hamlet in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia; Avignon, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Léonard-de-Matapédia is located at 47.9561°N, 67.0067°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G0J.

Léonard-de-Matapédia occupies a quiet, rugged expanse of terrain defined by the sweeping presence of the Restigouche River. It lies 24.5 km west of Campbellton, QC (from Campbellton, QC: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.3 km west-south-west of Matapédia. The land rises toward Sugar Hill, where the light at dusk catches the sharp edges of the slopes and turns the fields a bruised, deep violet. This geography commands a stillness that settles into the valley floor, keeping the air crisp even as the sun begins to fade behind the rise. Settlement here grew from the necessity of working the land and the timber that lines the valley, grounding the economy in the long-standing traditions of forestry and agriculture. Life in Léonard-de-Matapédia maintains a focus on the immediate surroundings, where the sound of the Restigouche River serves as a constant, low-frequency pulse beneath the daily labor of the residents. While Little Falls remains a distant landmark for those traveling beyond the immediate vicinity, the local character is defined by the persistent, sturdy endurance of those who remain close to the riverbank. People here move with a deliberate intent, matching their pace to the heavy, seasonal shifts of the earth and the cool, damp breath of the valley.

Léonard-de-Matapédia s’étire avec une patience tranquille sur les rives de la rivière Restigouche, là où la terre semble s'incliner pour saluer la proximité de la colline Sugar. Dans cette portion d'Avignon, l'air porte une fraîcheur singulière, chargée de l'humidité du courant qui serpente entre les versants boisés, rappelant aux habitants le labeur des ancêtres venus défricher ces terres escarpées pour y bâtir une vie portée par la sylviculture et l'agriculture. La lumière déclinante du soir enveloppe les bâtiments de bois d'une patine dorée, accentuant le relief du terrain qui domine les alentours. À une quinzaine de kilomètres, le tumulte discret des chutes Little accompagne le silence des bois, soulignant l'isolement paisible de ce coin de pays où le patrimoine se transmet dans le geste quotidien du cultivateur ou le passage des saisons sur le bois de sciage. Léonard-de-Matapédia conserve une allure de frontière vivante, définie par la présence constante de la rivière Restigouche et la silhouette imposante de la colline Sugar qui protège les foyers. Les traditions locales, nourries par une histoire façonnée par les échanges et la rudesse du climat, persistent dans une simplicité qui refuse l'agitation, préférant le murmure des eaux et la solidité des racines enfoncées dans un sol qui exige beaucoup pour donner ses fruits.

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About This Léonard-de-Matapédia, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Léonard-de-Matapédia, 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 Léonard-de-Matapédia includes coordinates 47.956111°N, 67.006667°W, situated in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia; Avignon. Postal FSA: G0J. 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.