Bright, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,317 Population 21/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $45,280 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bright has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area155.9 sq mi (403.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.1789°N, 67.0969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 101 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 99 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 144 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 99 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 101 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 130 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 131 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 39 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 76 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 53 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 146 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 85 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 150 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 99 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 100 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 108 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 99 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 130 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 130 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 292 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 274 km
2003 Juan Category 2 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.9 in

Bright has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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