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Chatham, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.2 /5.0
B Good
527 Population 60/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates47.0294°N, 65.4626°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 87 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 86 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 86 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 84 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 126 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 81 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 131 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 86 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 60 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 84 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 86 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 78 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 84 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 87 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 32 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 69 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 67 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 78 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 82 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 243 km
2003 Juan Category 2 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").

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