Benton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

88 Population 1/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
Benton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area93.9 sq mi (243.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates45.9834°N, 67.5989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 138 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 137 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 130 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 137 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 139 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 89 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 90 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 68 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 120 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 136 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 82 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 137 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 111 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 138 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 122 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 123 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 89 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 137 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 89 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Kyle (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 267 km
2003 Juan Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.8 in

Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").

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