Shannon, Quebec Weather

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About Shannon, Quebec

Shannon is a town in Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 6,432. Shannon is located at 46.8893°N, 71.5185°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G3S.

The town of Shannon occupies a quiet reach of land where the earth rises toward the Colline Stony Ridge. It lies 19.2 km north-west of Vieux-Cap-Rouge, QC (from Vieux-Cap-Rouge, QC: bearing 319°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Lac-Delage. The Rivière Jacques-Cartier defines the local geography, its currents carving a path through the terrain with a persistent, low-frequency hum that anchors the atmosphere. Four kilometers away, the still waters of Lac Griffin offer a silent counterpoint to the movement of the river, reflecting the heavy, bruised light of late autumn afternoons. Here, the air holds a crisp edge, smelling of damp stone and pine needles, while the landscape maintains a rugged composure that feels indifferent to the passing of seasons. Life in Shannon continues with a steady, pragmatic focus, shaped by a history that leans into the wilder character of the surrounding woods. Local industry reflects this relationship with the terrain, finding its footing in a blend of small-scale enterprise and the quiet maintenance of a landscape that demands attention. Residents move through their days with a deliberate pace, respecting the boundaries of the forest and the pull of the water. Even as the sun slips behind the Colline Stony Ridge, casting long shadows across the valley, Shannon feels entirely present, holding its own against the vast, dark expanse of the Canadian interior.

Shannon s’étire avec une lenteur tranquille le long de la Rivière Jacques-Cartier, là où le courant semble parfois suspendre son souffle pour mieux épouser les courbes du relief. À l’approche du crépuscule, la lumière décline sur la Colline Stony Ridge, baignant les pentes d’une teinte cuivrée qui souligne la rudesse protectrice du sol. Non loin, le Lac Griffin repose dans un silence minéral, retenant les reflets d’un ciel qui change de texture avec l’arrivée des brises fraîches. L’histoire de Shannon demeure indissociable de ces terres où les premiers défrichements ont tracé des sentiers durables, favorisant une existence portée par la terre et l’eau. Les activités qui animent Shannon se déploient dans une harmonie rigoureuse avec les cycles naturels, marquées par une constance héritée des familles qui, par leur labeur, ont su transformer le paysage en un foyer pérenne. Ici, chaque saison impose son rythme singulier, qu’il s’agisse de l’éveil des rives ou de la quiétude hivernale qui transforme le panorama en une étendue immobile. L’identité de Shannon réside dans cet équilibre entre la force tranquille de la Rivière Jacques-Cartier et la présence immuable de ses reliefs, offrant aux résidents une respiration propre à la géographie de ce territoire.

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About This Shannon, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shannon, 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 Shannon includes coordinates 46.889296°N, 71.518502°W, situated in Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier. Postal FSA: G3S. 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.