Percé, Quebec Weather

Marine forecast and fishing conditions near Percé.

Flight conditions near Percé. Data source: locating…

About Percé, Quebec

Percé is a town in Percé; Le Rocher-Percé, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Percé is located at 48.5239°N, 64.2107°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4X.

Percé rests upon the rugged edge of the St. Lawrence, where the shifting salt air carries the weight of the tides against the shore. It lies 38.7 km south-south-east of Gaspé, QC (from Gaspé, QC: bearing 150°T), and is situated 30.4 km south-south-east of Douglastown. The land rises in dramatic defiance toward Le Sugar Loaf, a sentinel standing watch over the churning currents that define the character of the coast. Only five kilometers away, the protected sanctuary of Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé anchors the horizon, its presence lending a solemn stillness to the water even when the winds gather strength. During the long hours of dusk, the light here turns a bruised, ethereal violet, catching the spray and rendering the jagged cliffs in shades of charcoal and deep, restless blue. The life of Percé has long been tethered to the bounty of the sea, with a history rooted in the hard, honest work of the cod fishery. While the modern economy has shifted toward the seasonal influx of visitors who come to witness the geological grandeur of the coast, the echoes of those early maritime enterprises remain in the architecture of the wharves and the weathered faces of the docks. Eight kilometers inland, the Rivière Murphy provides a quieter contrast to the relentless motion of the gulf, its cool, freshwater path cutting through the terrain to feed the sea. This transition from the industrious fishing heritage to a focus on preservation and tourism defines the current era, as the people maintain their connection to the maritime environment while welcoming those drawn to the shoreline. Cultural life in Percé thrives on a profound respect for the natural world, fostering a collective spirit that finds its anchor in the seasonal cycles of the coast. Local traditions often mirror the movements of the migratory birds and the shifting ice, grounding the inhabitants in a cycle that feels older than the structures they occupy. The village maintains a distinct atmosphere where the presence of the famous monoliths and the proximity of the protected island create an environment that commands attention and introspection. Residents and visitors alike find themselves slowing their pace to match the heavy, rhythmic breathing of the St. Lawrence, acknowledging that the wild, untamed beauty of the surroundings dictates the terms of existence here.

Percé se déploie sur les rives du Saint-Laurent avec une gravité minérale, là où le Sugar Loaf domine l’horizon par sa masse imposante et silencieuse. La lumière du crépuscule glisse sur les parois escarpées, révélant une texture de pierre ancienne qui semble retenir le souvenir des premiers navigateurs. À quelques lieues de là, la Rivière Murphy trace un chemin discret vers le large, tandis que le Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé déploie ses falaises escarpées contre la houle incessante. L’économie locale, forgée par la patience des pêcheurs et la rigueur du climat maritime, s’ajuste au rythme des marées qui façonnent quotidiennement le littoral. Les habitants de Percé cultivent une relation intime avec ces espaces sauvages, préservant une identité façonnée par l’isolement géographique et la beauté austère des anses. Ici, le vent salin imprègne chaque pierre, chaque rue, rappelant une présence acadienne qui perdure dans la mémoire orale et les gestes simples de la vie quotidienne. Le paysage, marqué par la rencontre brutale entre la terre et l’eau, impose une forme de respect silencieux à ceux qui s’attardent devant l’immensité bleue du golfe.

Live animated radar for Percé and surroundings — RainViewer.

NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.

Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload

About This Percé, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Percé, 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 Percé includes coordinates 48.523902°N, 64.210738°W, situated in Percé; Le Rocher-Percé. Postal FSA: G4X. 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.