Risborough, Quebec Weather
Risborough, 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 Risborough in Saint-Ludger; Le Granit.
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About Risborough, Quebec
Risborough is a administrative sector in Saint-Ludger; Le Granit, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Risborough is located at 45.7431°N, 70.6917°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G6B.
Risborough settles into the rugged terrain of Le Granit, defined by the quiet presence of the Montagne de la Croix rising against the horizon. It lies 23.9 km north-east of Lac-Mégantic, QC (from Lac-Mégantic, QC: bearing 38°T), and is situated 12.7 km south-south-west of Saint-Gédéon-de-Beauce. The Rivière Chaudière flows with a deliberate, steady weight through the valley, anchoring the land where the light at dusk turns the water into a ribbon of dark, polished slate. High above the banks, the air holds a sharpness that hints at the deep winters characteristic of the region, while the rolling topography creates pockets of stillness that settle over the fields. Eleven kilometers away, the stillness of Lac Oliveira offers a mirror to the sky, completing a landscape that feels carved by ancient, persistent forces rather than human intervention. The history of Risborough resides in the strength of those who cleared the dense timber to establish a life on this challenging bedrock. Industry here has long looked to the earth, drawing sustenance from the granite-rich soil and the forests that flank the Rivière Chaudière, shaping an economy that values endurance over haste. Days in Risborough follow the demands of the seasons, moving with the cycles of the harvest and the maintenance of the homesteads that dot the slopes. The people here carry a quiet independence, their daily lives marked by the practical tasks of forestry and agriculture, maintaining a presence that respects the Montagne de la Croix as a constant, silent guardian of their work.
Risborough s'étire avec une patience minérale sur les terres hautes du Granit, là où la lumière décline avec une lenteur particulière sur les pentes de la Montagne de la Croix. Ce paysage, façonné par les efforts tenaces des premiers colons venus défricher des sols ingrats, conserve le souvenir des clairières ouvertes entre les boisés denses. La Rivière Chaudière serpente à proximité, imposant un rythme liquide à cette topographie accidentée qui semble retenir le souffle du vent venant du sud. À onze kilomètres de là, les eaux apaisées du Lac Oliveira marquent une limite silencieuse, ajoutant une profondeur bleutée à cet horizon austère. L'économie de Risborough s'est longtemps définie par cette relation directe avec la terre, une succession de gestes agricoles répétés qui ont forgé une identité robuste et sans artifice. Aujourd'hui encore, la silhouette de la Montagne de la Croix domine les habitations, rappelant à chacun la rudesse nécessaire pour habiter ces marges du territoire québécois. L'air y est vif, chargé de l'odeur des résineux et de la terre humide, créant une atmosphère où la solitude n'est jamais pesante, mais plutôt une invitation à contempler la permanence des reliefs qui encadrent les journées ordinaires.
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| Location | Risborough, Saint-Ludger; Le Granit, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 45.743056°N, 70.691667°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G6B |
| 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 Risborough, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Risborough, 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 Risborough includes coordinates 45.743056°N, 70.691667°W, situated in Saint-Ludger; Le Granit. Postal FSA: G6B. 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.