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Hillsborough, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,348 Population 273/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $35,500 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsborough has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates45.9199°N, 64.6552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 M3.6 148 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 141 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 143 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 126 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 131 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 140 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 139 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 140 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 122 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 94 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 109 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 122 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 122 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 107 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 96 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 95 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 122 km
2009 Bill Category 1 239 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 265 km
2003 Juan Category 2 67 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 288 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Hillsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.3").

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