Fredericton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.3 /5.0
B Good
63,116 Population 1,221/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $47,920 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 19.7% 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
3.1 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredericton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 71.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area51.7 sq mi (133.9 km²)
Population Density1,221/sq mi
Coordinates45.9454°N, 66.6656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 71.8"
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 M4.0 120 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 117 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 117 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 119 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 30 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 140 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 139 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 93 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 121 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 77 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 117 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 118 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 118 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 69 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 78 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 139 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 139 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 65 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 117 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 68 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 1 241 km
2003 Juan Category 2 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°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 70°F (21°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

Fredericton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in February to 70°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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