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Elgin, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,064 Population 5/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 6.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area200.6 sq mi (519.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates45.8002°N, 65.1155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 23.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 128 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 123 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 103 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 123 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 105 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 113 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 137 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 101 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 118 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 103 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 68 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 107 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 86 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 104 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 93 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 69 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 68 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 153 km
2009 Bill Category 1 258 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 238 km
2003 Juan Category 2 104 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 3.9 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.9 in

Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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