Burton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,176 Population 52/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $45,680 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 4.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Burton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates45.8701°N, 66.3708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 M4.0 129 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 127 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 127 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 128 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 118 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 42 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 81 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 115 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 135 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 127 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 54 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 127 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 82 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 80 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 127 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 65 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 139 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 126 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 97 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 228 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 231 km
2003 Juan Category 2 199 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 35°F (1°C) 4.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Burton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.3").

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