Cap-Acadie, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

9,165 Population 40/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
Cap-Acadie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 73.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area228.4 sq mi (591.5 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.2014°N, 64.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 73.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 140 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 141 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 134 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 114 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 104 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 117 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 117 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 133 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 115 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 112 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 1 117 km
2009 Bill Category 1 246 km
2003 Juan Category 2 46 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 283 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
February 19°F (-8°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Cap-Acadie has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.1").

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