Downtown Fredericton, NB

Downtown Fredericton is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 5,193.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,193 Population 43/sq mi density

45°F Avg Temperature

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How Downtown Fredericton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,193

Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

Rain54.6 in/yr

Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Downtown Fredericton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 68.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	45.1°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	121.0 sq mi (313.4 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9620°N, 66.6405°W
Timezone	America/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 68.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

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	118 km
May 6, 1995	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.9	116 km
Jul 14, 1994	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.8	116 km
Jan 5, 2005	81 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.7	117 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	143 km
Sep 16, 1994	9 km SE of Lee, Maine	M3.6	142 km
Jun 1, 2006	19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada	M3.6	93 km
Feb 2, 2016	8 km E of Lubec, Maine	M3.6	123 km
Mar 8, 2009	72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	75 km
Dec 12, 1990	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.5	116 km
Oct 18, 2003	48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine	M3.5	117 km
Apr 28, 2014	81 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.4	116 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	70 km
Mar 8, 2009	71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.3	75 km
Sep 16, 1994	9 km SE of Lee, Maine	M3.3	142 km
Sep 16, 1994	9 km SE of Lee, Maine	M3.3	142 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine	M3.3	68 km
Apr 23, 1991	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.3	116 km
Mar 21, 2013	60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.2	66 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	250 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	243 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	220 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	4.2 in
February	17°F (-8°C)	3.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	3.8 in
April	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	3.5 in
September	56°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.8 in
November	35°F (1°C)	4.2 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	4.4 in	Wettest

Downtown Fredericton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Downtown Fredericton

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
George Street Middle School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Downtown Fredericton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Fredericton, NB (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CIHI-FM "Rewind 93.1" - Fredericton, NB	classic hits, re-branding new format	AAC 132 kbps
CKTP-FM "95.7 The Wolf" Fredericton, NB	blues, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
Kool 98	-	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Downtown Fredericton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Fredericton Region Museum
New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
Quartermain Earth Science Centre
School Days Museum
Science East

Libraries in Downtown Fredericton

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque Dre-Marguerite-Michaud		0.0
Fredericton Public Library		0.0
Harriet Irving Library		0.0
I.U.C. Science Library		0.0
Nashwaaksis Library		0.0
Oromocto Public Library		0.0
UNB Engineering Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Downtown Fredericton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Boyce Farmer's Market
Boyce Farmers Market
Garrison Night Market
The Cultural Market

Hotels in Downtown Fredericton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hilton Garden Inn

Lord Beaverbrook Hotel

Cafes in Downtown Fredericton

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee and Friends

Jonnie Java Roasters

Ma Café

Mill Town Roasters

Mimizawa

Molly's

Nomad Coffee

The Tipsy Muse

Tim Hortons

Unplugged Games Cafe

Theatres in Downtown Fredericton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fredericton Playhouse

Monuments in Downtown Fredericton

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HMCS Fredericton Anchor

St. Dunstan's Bell

The 104th Regiment of Foot

Clinics in Downtown Fredericton

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinic 554

Downtown Community Health Centre

Dentists in Downtown Fredericton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capital Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Downtown Fredericton

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Place

Banks in Downtown Fredericton

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

CIBC

National Bank

RBC Royal Bank

Scotiabank

York Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Downtown Fredericton

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Place

Gyms in Downtown Fredericton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moksha Yoga

Sweat Club

Breweries in Downtown Fredericton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Graystone Brewery
The Picaroons Roundhouse
Union Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Downtown Fredericton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Former Mount Douglas Ski Area	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Crabbe Mountain Ski Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Downtown Fredericton

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Fredericton International Airport	YFC	Medium Airport
Brockway Airport	-	Small Airport
Chipman Airport	-	Small Airport
Doaktown Airport	-	Small Airport
Juniper Airport	-	Small Airport
Scottsfield Airpark	-	Small Airport
Weyman Airpark	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Downtown Fredericton

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Queen Street Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Downtown Fredericton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
St. Dunstan's
Wilmot United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown Fredericton

What is the population of Downtown Fredericton?

Downtown Fredericton has a population of 5,193 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 121.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Downtown Fredericton?

Downtown Fredericton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches, with 68.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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