Heron Bay, NB

New Brunswick

Heron Bay is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 5,536.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,536 Population 57/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Heron Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,536
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Heron Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area97.6 sq mi (252.9 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates48.0219°N, 66.3960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 86.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 113 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 113 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 115 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 115 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 113 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 118 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 134 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 115 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 114 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 78 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 115 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 116 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 113 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 87 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 112 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 129 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 119 km
Jul 10, 2014 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine M2.8 91 km
Jul 3, 2010 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.8 116 km
Jan 19, 2015 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Heron Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Heron Bay

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles - - - - -

Radio Stations near Heron Bay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIMS-FM 103.9 Balmoral, NB & 96.7 Dalhousie, NB radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Heron Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d'histoire naturelle du parc national de Miguasha
Restigouche Regional Museum

Libraries in Heron Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalhousie Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heron Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Restigouche Farmers' Market

Ski Resorts Near Heron Bay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station touristique Pin-Rouge 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Heron Bay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportZBFMedium Airport
Charlo AirportYCLMedium Airport
Brébeuf Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Heron Bay?

Heron Bay has a population of 5,536 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 97.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heron Bay?

Heron Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 86.5 inches of snow.

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