Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec Weather

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About Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec

Matane-sur-Mer is a hamlet in Matane; La Matanie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Matane-sur-Mer is located at 48.8272°N, 67.5850°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4W.

Matane-sur-Mer anchors itself where the restless expanse of the St. Lawrence meets the firm, cooling pull of the Rivière Matane. It lies 4.4 km west-south-west of Matane, QC (from Matane, QC: bearing 246°T), and is situated 9.4 km east-north-east of Saint-Ulric. The weight of the water dictates the pulse of the days here, as the tide retreats to reveal the flats and the current presses inland with a persistent, rhythmic chill. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land rises toward the Montagne à Ti-Jaune, a silent sentry overlooking the interaction between the river’s flow and the salt-heavy air. Just five kilometers away, the sheltered waters of Le Barachois offer a quieter counterpoint to the broad, grey-blue horizon of the estuary. At dusk, the light here turns thin and metallic, catching the whitecaps of the St. Lawrence and casting long, sharp shadows against the rising terrain, grounding the observer in a landscape that feels perpetually caught between the force of the river and the vastness of the sea. The history of Matane-sur-Mer remains tied to the movement of goods and people through this vital northern corridor, where the economy has long drawn sustenance from the harvest of the deep and the passage of timber. Residents navigate a life shaped by the seasonal shifts of the St. Lawrence, balancing the demands of modern industry with the enduring realities of a coastal existence. Whether watching the fishing vessels navigate the mouth of the Rivière Matane or observing the quiet activity near Le Barachois, one senses a deliberate, focused endurance in the local character. The people of Matane-sur-Mer go about their work with a pragmatism inherited from generations who understood that the shoreline is not merely a boundary, but a bridge to the wider world.

Matane-sur-Mer s’étire avec une noblesse tranquille sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le souffle salin rencontre la terre ferme. La lumière crépusculaire y déploie des teintes nacrées, venant caresser la silhouette familière de la Montagne à Ti-Jaune qui domine l'horizon avec une constance souveraine. Le mouvement perpétuel des eaux de la Rivière Matane dicte le rythme de la vie locale, charriant les souvenirs d'une tradition maritime encore vive dans le quotidien des résidents. À quelques kilomètres, le Barachois offre un refuge apaisant, transformant le paysage en une étendue où le ciel et l'onde semblent sceller un pacte silencieux. L'économie de Matane-sur-Mer, façonnée par les ressources du large et une industrie tournée vers la transformation des richesses marines, conserve une authenticité farouche, loin des artifices des grands centres. Chaque matin, l'air vif et pur imprègne les façades, rappelant aux passants que cette terre appartient d'abord aux éléments. Les traditions, portées par les familles qui habitent ces parages depuis des générations, s'inscrivent dans une humilité partagée, nourrie par la proximité constante des courants et des marées. Ici, l'existence humaine se déploie avec une lenteur réfléchie, protégée par l'immensité du fleuve et la présence rassurante des hauteurs environnantes.

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About This Matane-sur-Mer, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Matane-sur-Mer, 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 Matane-sur-Mer includes coordinates 48.827222°N, 67.585000°W, situated in Matane; 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.