Gordon, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,559 Population 3/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $37,700 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 2.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 15.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gordon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area552.2 sq mi (1,430.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates46.8022°N, 67.1835°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 50 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 50 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 115 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 50 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 52 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 32 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 70 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 80 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 95 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 15 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 50 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 52 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 103 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 50 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 75 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 134 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 49 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 91 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 104 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Juan (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 2 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 3.9 in

Gordon has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 8°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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