Butternut Valley, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

5,435 Population 21/sq mi density

$65,612 Median Income $40,536 per capita

$148,932 Home Value

$666 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 229 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$65,612 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Butternut Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.0°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Area	260.5 sq mi (674.7 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8333°N, 65.5347°W
Timezone	America/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 61.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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	104 km
Aug 27, 2015	27 km N of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	92 km
Feb 2, 2016	8 km E of Lubec, Maine	M3.6	150 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	77 km
Mar 8, 2009	71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.3	100 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine	M3.3	143 km
Mar 21, 2013	60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.2	80 km
Jul 20, 2007	28 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.2	140 km
Oct 15, 2003	11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada	M3.1	136 km
Jul 3, 2024	67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada	M3.1	92 km
Mar 7, 2019	15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada	M2.9	126 km
Apr 22, 2016	New Brunswick, Canada	M2.9	82 km
Jun 20, 2013	65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M2.9	94 km
Mar 14, 2018	16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada	M2.9	77 km
Jul 18, 2010	84 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M2.9	150 km
Nov 28, 2013	55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada	M2.8	44 km
Jul 25, 2013	32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada	M2.8	120 km
Feb 8, 2016	8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine	M2.7	142 km
Jan 3, 2017	20 km E of Oromocto, Canada	M2.7	53 km
Mar 7, 2008	32 km S of Miramichi, Canada	M2.7	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Earl	Category 1	185 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	287 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	232 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	136 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	245 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	4.3 in
February	18°F (-8°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
March	28°F (-2°C)	3.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
May	51°F (10°C)	3.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
November	35°F (2°C)	4.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Butternut Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.1").

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