Point-du-Jour, Quebec Weather
Point-du-Jour, 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 Point-du-Jour in Saint-Hyacinthe; Les Maskoutains.
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About Point-du-Jour, Quebec
Point-du-Jour is a hamlet in Saint-Hyacinthe; Les Maskoutains, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Point-du-Jour is located at 45.6856°N, 72.9903°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J2R.
Point-du-Jour rests quietly where the land begins to rise toward the Coteau de Salvail, marked by the steady, persistent presence of the Rivière Yamaska. It lies 7.5 km north-north-west of Saint-Hyacinthe, QC (from Saint-Hyacinthe, QC: bearing 333°T), and is situated 5.2 km east-north-east of La Présentation. The light at dusk here catches the moisture rising from the Rivière Yamaska, turning the fields into a muted palette of slate and silver that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The terrain maintains a steady, functional character, reflecting the agricultural heritage of Les Maskoutains where the soil dictates the pace of the seasons. While the distant Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno sits thirty kilometers away, Point-du-Jour holds its own gravity, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the water and the way the wind carries the scent of damp earth across the open flats. History in Point-du-Jour is found in the simple geometry of the land and the endurance of those who have worked these fields for generations. The local economy persists through a quiet commitment to the land, mirroring the broader industrial and agricultural identity of the region. Life here moves with a certain clarity, grounded in the seasonal cycles of the Rivière Yamaska and the pragmatic needs of the surrounding farms. Even the architecture of the nearby barns and dwellings seems to acknowledge the strength of the Coteau de Salvail, standing firm against the wide, unobstructed sky as the day settles into its final, cool stillness.
Point-du-Jour s’éveille sous une lumière dorée qui semble suspendre le cours des heures le long des rives de la Rivière Yamaska. Dans ce plat pays des Maskoutains, la terre fertile porte le souvenir des labeurs agricoles qui ont façonné l’horizon, où les champs s'étendent avec une patience minérale jusqu'aux limites du Coteau de Salvail. L'air y possède une limpidité particulière, chargée de l'humidité douce que le courant entraîne vers l'aval, offrant une clarté presque tangible à chaque rangée de cultures. Alors que le crépuscule décline, le ciel se teinte de nuances tendres, révélant la silhouette paisible de Point-du-Jour qui se mire dans les eaux calmes de la rivière. À une trentaine de kilomètres, la présence imposante du Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno module la perspective lointaine, rappelant la stature des reliefs qui encadrent cette plaine généreuse. Ici, la vie suit un rythme lent, dicté par la nature des sols et le souffle constant qui balaie les espaces dégagés. Les habitants cultivent une existence sobre, liée aux traditions de la terre et à la présence séculaire de ce cours d'eau qui demeure le témoin silencieux de leur persévérance dans cet espace ouvert aux quatre vents.
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| Location | Point-du-Jour, Saint-Hyacinthe; Les Maskoutains, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 45.685556°N, 72.990278°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J2R |
| 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 Point-du-Jour, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Point-du-Jour, 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 Point-du-Jour includes coordinates 45.685556°N, 72.990278°W, situated in Saint-Hyacinthe; Les Maskoutains. Postal FSA: J2R. 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.