Chipman, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,201 Population 164/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $34,500 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 6.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chipman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates46.1693°N, 65.8839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
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 M4.0 110 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 107 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 107 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 107 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 58 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 129 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 55 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 107 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 132 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 133 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 93 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 106 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 54 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 130 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 107 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 100 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 34 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 107 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 47 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 145 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 1 221 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 265 km
2003 Juan Category 2 162 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.9 in

Chipman has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.0").

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