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Dorchester, NB
Full City Profile · New Brunswick
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
906
Population
411/sq mi density
$57,200
Median Income
$47,400 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$666
Median Rent
9.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dorchester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9016°N, 64.5080°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Dorchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.3").