Glen Cairn, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

8,960 Population 30/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
Glen Cairn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 76.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area302.0 sq mi (782.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates46.1167°N, 64.8500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 76.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.6 124 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 135 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 138 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 119 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 132 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 104 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 107 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 98 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 116 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 114 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 138 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 74 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 110 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 83 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 77 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 99 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 82 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 76 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 76 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 1 145 km
2009 Bill Category 1 265 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 279 km
2003 Juan Category 2 82 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in

Glen Cairn has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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