Alma, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5 Population 0/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $40,536 per capita
$148,932 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 43.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates45.6519°N, 64.9238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 25.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 150 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 143 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 111 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 146 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 127 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 136 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 145 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 108 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 141 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 125 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 90 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 127 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 103 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 126 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 115 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 91 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 90 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 105 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 135 km
2009 Bill Category 1 236 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 229 km
2003 Juan Category 2 95 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 296 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 4.1 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 5.4 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").

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