Fairfield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

295 Population 324/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
Fairfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates45.3335°N, 65.6821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M3.6 149 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 120 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 107 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 146 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 48 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 134 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 146 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 138 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 127 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 137 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 100 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 141 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 132 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 43 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 107 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 139 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 95 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 145 km
Feb 8, 2016 8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.7 133 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 72 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 1 148 km
2009 Bill Category 1 249 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 175 km
2003 Juan Category 2 164 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 17°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.9").

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