Hammond, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.2 /5.0
B Good
276 Population 3/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $37,600 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hammond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area94.3 sq mi (244.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates45.5669°N, 65.4296°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 137 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 115 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 133 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 70 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 130 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 150 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 110 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 128 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 122 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 112 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 123 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 68 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 131 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 74 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 142 km
Feb 8, 2016 8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.7 149 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 70 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 130 km
Feb 5, 2016 8 km ENE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.6 148 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 108 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 1 159 km
2009 Bill Category 1 263 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 206 km
2003 Juan Category 2 135 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.8 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Hammond has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.4").

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