Canning, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,028 Population 15/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $46,100 per capita
$184,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 5.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Canning has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area66.9 sq mi (173.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates45.9745°N, 66.0953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 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 M4.0 123 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 120 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 120 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 121 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 137 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 124 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 47 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 71 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 120 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 136 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 67 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 120 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 106 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 120 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 69 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 120 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 51 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 123 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 118 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 66 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 1 224 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 242 km
2003 Juan Category 2 177 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.0 in

Canning has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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