Richelieu, Quebec Weather

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About Richelieu, Quebec

Richelieu is a town in Richelieu; Rouville, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 5,742. Richelieu is located at 45.4433°N, 73.2534°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J3L.

The low-lying horizon of Richelieu stretches out where the earth meets the slow, deliberate pull of the Rivière Richelieu. It lies 15.3 km north of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC (from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC: bearing 0°T), and is situated 16.0 km east-south-east of Longueuil. Here, the air holds the damp, cool scent of the riverbed, and the light at dusk settles in heavy, bruised purples against the distant silhouette of the Colline Brûlée. The land stays flat and receptive, drinking in the seasonal shifts that move across the fields, while the nearby Rivière des Hurons feeds into the quiet persistence of the valley. Even thirteen kilometers away, the presence of Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno offers a subtle anchor to the landscape, grounding the expanse with the suggestion of ancient, shaded slopes. The history of Richelieu leans into a long tradition of agricultural stewardship, where the soil dictates the movement of the day and the persistence of the harvest. Industrial activity finds its place alongside these working fields, maintaining a steady, functional character that prioritizes utility over grand display. Throughout the seasons, the residents of Richelieu move with a familiarity born of long-standing roots, tending to the local economy with a quiet focus that respects the cyclical nature of the weather. On still evenings, the water reflects the amber glow of streetlamps, emphasizing a sense of permanence that defines life along the banks, where each generation finds its own way to inhabit the geography of the river.

Richelieu s'étire avec une patience minérale le long des méandres de la Rivière Richelieu, là où l'eau semble retenir le silence des plaines environnantes. La lumière du couchant se dépose sur les façades, révélant une terre façonnée par une longue tradition agricole qui, encore aujourd'hui, dicte le rythme des journées. Non loin, la Rivière des Hurons trace son sillage discret à travers les terres, tandis que la Colline Brûlée domine l'horizon comme une sentinelle immobile, veillant sur ce paysage dont la géographie est marquée par une stabilité rassurante. À une distance de treize kilomètres, le Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno imprime sa présence feutrée sur la ligne du ciel, rappelant aux habitants la proximité des espaces préservés. Richelieu possède cette texture particulière des lieux où l'histoire se lit dans la persistance des champs et dans le courant régulier de ses cours d'eau. L'air y circule avec une limpidité qui souligne chaque détail de la topographie locale, offrant une sensation de permanence dans une région où les saisons modifient la couleur de la terre sans jamais altérer la noblesse de son tracé. La vie quotidienne s'y écoule avec une simplicité presque austère, trouvant son équilibre dans ce rapport intime entre les plaines cultivées et la présence silencieuse des eaux qui bordent les limites de la municipalité.

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About This Richelieu, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richelieu, 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 Richelieu includes coordinates 45.443291°N, 73.253369°W, situated in Richelieu; Rouville. Postal FSA: J3L. 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.