Brighton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,596 Population 8/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $37,900 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brighton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area196.6 sq mi (509.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.3200°N, 67.3880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 17.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 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 98 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 97 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 117 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 99 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 130 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 30 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 88 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 62 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 130 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 125 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 97 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 71 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 134 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 98 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
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 80 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 97 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 92 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 1 295 km
2003 Juan Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.7 in

Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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