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Cardwell, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,401 Population 12/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$584 Median Rent 7.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 245 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $584/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cardwell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area120.4 sq mi (311.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates45.8093°N, 65.3071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M3.6 117 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 109 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 90 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 113 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 93 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 147 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 149 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 104 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 93 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 107 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 132 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 89 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 57 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 137 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 71 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 104 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 57 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 94 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 85 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 56 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 1 167 km
2009 Bill Category 1 270 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 234 km
2003 Juan Category 2 119 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.7 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in

Cardwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.4").

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