Douglas, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,935 Population 11/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $48,120 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 69.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area557.3 sq mi (1,443.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates45.9783°N, 66.7311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 69.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 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 M4.0 116 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 114 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 114 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 115 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 28 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 138 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 137 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 87 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 124 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 76 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 114 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 113 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 114 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 74 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 77 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 137 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 137 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 63 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 114 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 256 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 246 km
2003 Juan Category 2 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.2 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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