Sainte-Croix, Quebec Weather

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About Sainte-Croix, Quebec

Sainte-Croix is a municipality in Sainte-Croix; Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,529. Sainte-Croix is located at 46.6167°N, 71.7333°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G3M.

Sainte-Croix rests upon a high terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence, where the land meets the water in a quiet, deliberate stance. It lies 6.2 km south of Donnacona, QC (from Donnacona, QC: bearing 177°T), and is situated 15.9 km south of Pont-Rouge. The air here holds a crisp, maritime edge, carrying the scent of salt and turning the light at dusk into a pale, bruised violet that clings to the Coteau de Roche. Flowing through the local topography, the Rivière du Petit Saut carves a modest path toward the larger river, its currents mirroring the steady, purposeful movement of those who live along its banks. Beyond the immediate settlement, the terrain shifts into a stillness that defines the region, with Lac Demers situated nine kilometers away and the protected, wooded expanse of the Réserve écologique de Pointe-Platon roughly ten kilometers further along the coast. Agriculture has long defined the character of Sainte-Croix, with fields spreading outward in orderly rows that catch the morning frost and hold the heat of the summer sun. The local economy persists through a blend of traditional farming and small-scale enterprise, reflecting a heritage that respects the demands of the soil and the seasons. Life in Sainte-Croix follows the turning of the tides and the long, slow growth of the harvests, maintaining a composure that feels both ancient and immediate. Residents move with an awareness of the vast, open water nearby, a presence that anchors the daily experience and reminds those present of the enduring weight of the landscape.

Sainte-Croix déploie ses terres fertiles sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le ciel bascule doucement vers les teintes cuivrées du soir. À proximité de Coteau de Roche, la topographie façonne un relief accueillant, marqué par la présence nourricière de la Rivière du Petit Saut qui serpente avec une lenteur apaisante à travers les champs. Le paysage s'étire dans une quiétude singulière, invitant le regard à parcourir les horizons agricoles qui définissent l'identité profonde de Sainte-Croix depuis ses premiers défrichements. À quelques lieues de là, les promeneurs découvrent la richesse botanique de la Réserve écologique de Pointe-Platon, tandis que les eaux plus lointaines du Lac Demers apportent une profondeur supplémentaire à cet environnement serein. La vie locale s'articule autour de cette géographie particulière, où le souffle du fleuve influence la lumière matinale et la rudesse bienvenue des hivers. Cette terre, façonnée par des générations de travailleurs, conserve un caractère authentique, loin des tumultes urbains, privilégiant la droiture des sillons et la patience des récoltes. Chaque détail du terrain, des berges du Saint-Laurent aux abords des zones boisées, raconte une histoire de persévérance et d'attachement aux racines qui maintiennent la cohésion de cet espace rural.

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About This Sainte-Croix, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sainte-Croix, 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 Sainte-Croix includes coordinates 46.616667°N, 71.733333°W, situated in Sainte-Croix; Lotbinière. Postal FSA: G3M. 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.