Le Sud-Ouest
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When to go: Le Sud-Ouest month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Le Sud-Ouest 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 October the wettest (about 124 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 | -11.9 | 78 | 4.8 |
| February | -1.8 | -11.2 | 81 | 6.1 |
| March | 3.8 | -5.4 | 83 | 7.5 |
| April | 11.2 | 1.1 | 116 | 8.1 |
| May | 19.3 | 8.7 | 82 | 10.0 |
| June | 24.3 | 14.8 | 111 | 10.9 |
| July | 26.9 | 18.3 | 106 | 11.9 |
| August | 25.6 | 17.4 | 119 | 11.0 |
| September | 21.7 | 13.4 | 70 | 9.5 |
| October | 14.8 | 7.5 | 124 | 6.8 |
| November | 5.8 | -0.4 | 87 | 5.1 |
| December | -0.7 | -7.7 | 88 | 4.4 |
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01 · OverviewLe Sud-Ouest, in brief
Le Sud-Ouest is a borough of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, situated southwest of downtown. Spanning a population of 86,347 residents across an administration operating in time zone America/Toronto, the district uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD) and supports languages including en-CA, fr-CA, and iu.
Agricultural beginnings and industrial might
Originally devoted to agriculture, the territory transformed into the cradle of Canadian industry following the opening of the Lachine Canal in 1825. Providing both transportation and water power, the canal drew the Canadian National Railway and Grand Trunk Railway through Saint-Henri and Pointe-Saint-Charles. Neighbourhoods developed distinct identities: Saint-Henri, Ville-Émard, and Côte-Saint-Paul were chiefly French Canadian, while Pointe-Saint-Charles and Griffintown formed the seat of Irish culture. Beginning in 1887, an English-speaking Black community established itself in Little Burgundy due to nearby railway jobs, producing musical figures such as Oscar Peterson. Montreal subsequently annexed Saint-Henri in 1905, Sainte-Cunégonde in 1906, and Côte-Saint-Paul and Ville-Émard in 1910.
A historical turning point
Industrial prosperity faced a definitive halt with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1956 and the closure of the Lachine Canal in 1970, as vessels grew too large for the waterway. Population fell sharply, and infrastructure projects like the Décarie Expressway, Turcot Interchange, Bonaventure Expressway, and Expo '67 demolished entire communities such as Goose Village and part of Côte-Saint-Paul. Amid these hardships, community mobilization preserved the social fabric, notably through the Pointe-Saint-Charles Community Clinic, which inspired the provincial CLSC system.
Modern renaissance
Following municipal mergers, the borough of Le Sud-Ouest was created in 2002. The same year saw the recreational reclamation of the canal, stimulating an economic and social renaissance. Factories converted into lofts and condominiums while new businesses opened. However, gentrification increased property taxes, living costs, and pressure on low-income housing. Today, the area is divided into the electoral districts of Saint-Paul–Émard–Saint-Henri-Ouest and Saint-Henri-Est–Petite-Bourgogne–Pointe-Saint-Charles–Griffintown, with the pending reconstruction of the Turcot Interchange remaining a major political issue.
For further geographical records, consult the GeoNames record for Le Sud-Ouest or review the comprehensive documentation on Le Sud-Ouest.
Frequently Asked Questions about Le Sud-Ouest
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01 · Q&AWhere is Le Sud-Ouest located and what are its coordinates?
Le Sud-Ouest is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 45.4719, -73.5899, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Le Sud-Ouest?
Le Sud-Ouest has a recorded population of approximately 86,347 and observes the America/Toronto time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Le Sud-Ouest?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Le Sud-Ouest include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Le Sud-Ouest?
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