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Grand Bay-Westfield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,967 Population 23/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $55,000 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 231 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Bay-Westfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. The area receives 60.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area213.7 sq mi (553.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates45.3408°N, 66.2528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 60.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 100 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 140 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 72 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 140 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 6 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 138 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 91 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 112 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 122 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 137 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 59 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 131 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 1 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 130 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 130 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 131 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 125 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 129 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 99 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 129 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 1 180 km
2009 Bill Category 1 275 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 171 km
2003 Juan Category 2 204 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in

Grand Bay-Westfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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