Laval
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Laval month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Laval are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and August the wettest (about 123 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 | -12.5 | 78 | 4.8 |
| February | -1.8 | -11.8 | 80 | 6.1 |
| March | 3.8 | -5.7 | 84 | 7.5 |
| April | 11.2 | 0.8 | 115 | 8.2 |
| May | 19.3 | 8.3 | 84 | 10.1 |
| June | 24.2 | 14.3 | 114 | 11.0 |
| July | 26.8 | 17.7 | 100 | 12.0 |
| August | 25.5 | 16.9 | 123 | 11.1 |
| September | 21.6 | 12.8 | 70 | 9.7 |
| October | 14.8 | 7.0 | 118 | 6.9 |
| November | 5.6 | -1.0 | 88 | 5.2 |
| December | -0.9 | -8.3 | 90 | 4.4 |
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01 · OverviewLaval, in brief
The Valley Within
Laval is a city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It constitutes an administrative region that is coextensive with the city and lies within the greater Montreal area.
Geographic Pulse
Positioned at latitude 45.56995 and longitude ‑73.692, the city occupies a flat expanse that includes the Îles Laval archipelago, a cluster of islands that fall inside municipal limits. The locale observes the America/Toronto time zone and rests at an undefined elevation. With a population of 438,366, Laval ranks among the most densely inhabited municipalities in the province.
Linguistic Tides
Official communication flows in three languages: English (en‑CA), French (fr‑CA) and Inuit (iu). This multilingual fabric reflects the broader linguistic mosaic of Quebec and facilitates daily exchange across cultural groups. Monetary transactions are conducted in Canadian dollars (CAD), reinforcing the city’s integration into the national economy.
Historical Echoes
The name “Laval” derives from old French, meaning “The Valley.” It shares its designation with a historic French noble lineage, the House of Laval, rooted in the town of Laval, Mayenne. Across the Atlantic, numerous French communes bear the same name, linking the Canadian city to a wider Francophone heritage.
Cultural Currents
Proximity to Montreal creates a conduit for artistic, culinary and academic exchange. Residents regularly travel to the metropolis for higher education, while institutions such as Université Laval in Quebec City echo the shared nomenclature. The city’s position within the Montreal area encourages collaborative festivals, bilingual media productions and joint municipal initiatives that weave together English, French and Inuit perspectives.
For further reference, see the Laval entry on Wikipedia or the GeoNames record for precise geographic data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laval
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01 · Q&AWhere is Laval located and what are its coordinates?
Laval is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 45.5699, -73.6920 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Laval?
Laval has a recorded population of approximately 438,366 and observes the America/Toronto time zone (CAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Laval?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Laval include en-CA, fr-CA, iu, and the circulating currency is CAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Laval?
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