Sainte-Foy
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sainte-Foy month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sainte-Foy are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -14°C), and July the wettest (about 161 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.4 | -13.9 | 83 | 4.8 |
| February | -3.8 | -13.4 | 87 | 6.1 |
| March | 1.6 | -7.4 | 91 | 7.3 |
| April | 8.5 | -1.3 | 102 | 8.0 |
| May | 17.9 | 6.6 | 105 | 10.0 |
| June | 22.6 | 12.6 | 144 | 10.8 |
| July | 25.4 | 16.1 | 161 | 11.6 |
| August | 24.2 | 15.3 | 144 | 10.5 |
| September | 20.2 | 11.1 | 101 | 9.0 |
| October | 13.3 | 5.3 | 128 | 6.5 |
| November | 4.0 | -2.7 | 97 | 4.9 |
| December | -2.7 | -10.8 | 97 | 4.4 |
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01 · OverviewSainte-Foy, in brief
Sainte-Foy
Sainte-Foy is a city located in Canada. Operating within the admin1 region of Quebec, this Canadian municipality functions under the America/Toronto timezone.
Geographic coordinates and administration
- Latitude: 46.78139
- Longitude: -71.29217
- Status: Not a capital
Demographics and currency
- Population: 111300
- Currency: CAD
- Languages: en-CA, fr-CA, iu
Cultural exchange and nomenclature
The toponym Sainte Foy or Sainte Foi translates from French as 'Saint Faith' or 'holy faith'. This designation traces back historically to Saint Faith, a 3rd-century French saint. While multiple geographic locations across France share this nomenclature—including entities in the Ariège, Landes, Saône-et-Loire, Seine-Maritime, Vendée, Haute-Garonne, Dordogne, Calvados, Gironde, Rhône, Loire, and Savoie départements, alongside the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy in Conques, Aveyron—the name also crossed the Atlantic to North America (Sainte-Foy). In Canada, the name designates a distinct urban center within Quebec City, as well as associated municipal infrastructure like the Sainte-Foy station.
Cultural connections rooted in French heritage are further exemplified by historical figures sharing the moniker, such as the French opera singer Charles-Louis Sainte-Foy (1817–1877). Through linguistic traditions and trans-Atlantic naming patterns, the cultural footprint of the original French terms connects these diverse localities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sainte-Foy
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sainte-Foy located and what are its coordinates?
Sainte-Foy is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 46.7814, -71.2922, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sainte-Foy?
Sainte-Foy has a recorded population of approximately 111,300 and observes the America/Toronto time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sainte-Foy?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sainte-Foy include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sainte-Foy?
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