McMasterville, Quebec Weather

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About McMasterville, Quebec

McMasterville is a town in McMasterville; La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 5,936. McMasterville is located at 45.5502°N, 73.2290°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J3H.

McMasterville rests with a quiet composure along the banks of the Rivière Richelieu, cradled by the natural prominence known as Le Pain de Sucre. It lies 23.5 km west-south-west of Saint-Hyacinthe, QC (from Saint-Hyacinthe, QC: bearing 249°T), and is situated 2.8 km south-west of Belœil. The air here holds a particular clarity, often catching the amber light of late afternoon as it reflects off the moving water. Beyond the immediate riverbanks, the terrain shifts toward the horizon, where Lac Hertel sits six kilometers away, a silent mirror held by the earth, while the protected reaches of Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno rise seven kilometers distant to anchor the view. The land possesses a steady, grounded quality, where the presence of the water dictates the slow, deliberate pulse of the day. History in McMasterville carries the weight of early industrial ambition, having grown from its origins as a company village centered around the manufacture of explosives. This legacy shaped the layout of the streets and the modest, enduring architecture that persists today, reflecting a time when the local economy relied heavily on the output of the sprawling works that once defined the riverfront. Life in McMasterville maintains a distinct character, blending the remnants of its industrial heritage with the modern comforts of a suburban enclave. Residents observe the seasons through the changing temper of the Rivière Richelieu, which remains the constant, flowing heart of the locality, linking the people to the broader currents of the valley.

McMasterville déploie ses habitations paisibles sur les rives de la Rivière Richelieu, là où le courant lent accompagne la mémoire des anciennes poudreries qui façonnèrent autrefois son identité industrielle. Le terrain, marqué par une topographie douce, s’étire avec une régularité familière vers Le Pain de Sucre, offrant à l'horizon une silhouette familière qui domine la platitude des terres environnantes. À une distance de six kilomètres, Le Lac Hertel repose dans un silence minéral, tandis que Le Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno se situe à sept kilomètres, agissant comme une sentinelle boisée veillant sur les mouvements de la plaine. La lumière du crépuscule s’attarde sur l’eau, transformant la surface de la Rivière Richelieu en une nappe d'argent liquide qui semble suspendre le rythme des heures. McMasterville préserve une allure sobre, héritée de cette vocation ouvrière qui a su transformer le paysage en un espace de vie ordonné. L’air y possède une fraîcheur constante, portée par les vents qui circulent entre les massifs, rappelant à chaque habitant la proximité immédiate de la nature. Il existe ici une persistance du regard, une manière d’observer le ciel et le mouvement des marées douces, comme si chaque geste quotidien s'accordait naturellement au calme profond de ce territoire.

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About This McMasterville, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for McMasterville, 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 McMasterville includes coordinates 45.550230°N, 73.229038°W, situated in McMasterville; La Vallée-du-Richelieu. Postal FSA: J3H. 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.