Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, Quebec Weather

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About Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, Quebec

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is a municipality in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu; Les Maskoutains, Quebec, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 507. Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is located at 45.8667°N, 72.9000°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: H4Y.

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu rests amidst the quiet expanse of the lowlands, where the horizon broadens to accommodate the vast, open sky above Les Maskoutains. It lies 25.7 km south-east of Sorel-Tracy, QC (from Sorel-Tracy, QC: bearing 140°T), and is situated 10.5 km west of Saint-Guillaume. The land here carries a heavy, fertile stillness, defined by the proximity of the Coteau de Salvail which breaks the flatness of the fields with its subtle, rising presence. Nearby, the Rivière Yamaska winds through the terrain, its waters serving as a silent witness to the seasons as they turn from the pale, thawing light of spring to the deep, golden warmth of harvest afternoons. The air possesses a crisp, clean clarity, often carrying the scent of damp earth and growing things, a reminder of the persistent life that draws its strength from this soil. The history of Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu is anchored in the steady labor of those who first cleared these reaches to establish a life tied to the rhythms of the land. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, with robust farmsteads dotting the landscape and maintaining a tradition of cultivation that has persisted through many generations. Daily life moves with a focused intentionality, reflecting a heritage defined by resilience and a modest, hardworking spirit. Throughout the changing hours of the day, the people continue their work with a quiet consistency, finding their place within a landscape that values patience and the endurance of simple, honest effort.

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu déploie ses terres planes et fertiles sur le territoire des Maskoutains, offrant une étendue où le ciel semble peser avec une douceur particulière sur les vastes horizons agricoles. Non loin du Coteau de Salvail, les champs se succèdent avec une régularité apaisante, rappelant la patience des générations qui ont cultivé ce sol limoneux pour y bâtir une vie simple. La Rivière Yamaska serpente à proximité, marquant le terrain d'une présence liquide qui capte, aux heures incertaines du crépuscule, les reflets changeants d'une lumière dorée. Cette géographie façonne le quotidien des habitants, dont le rythme s'accorde aux exigences des récoltes et à la lenteur des travaux saisonniers. Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu conserve une identité humble, portée par la ténacité de ses premiers colons et la solidité de ses bâtisses qui bravent les vents de la plaine. Ici, l'air conserve une fraîcheur qui rappelle la proximité des eaux, tandis que le silence, interrompu seulement par le bruissement des cultures ou le passage lointain d'un véhicule sur les routes de campagne, enveloppe la localité d'une quiétude presque palpable. Cette terre, par sa nature ouverte et son étendue, invite à une contemplation discrète, celle d'un paysage qui se suffit à lui-même dans sa rigueur et sa beauté dépouillée.

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About This Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saint-Marcel-de-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 Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu includes coordinates 45.866667°N, 72.900000°W, situated in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu; Les Maskoutains. Postal FSA: H4Y. 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.