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Johnston, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
638 Population 5/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 10.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area139.3 sq mi (360.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates45.8954°N, 65.8058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 M4.0 139 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 137 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 137 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 137 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 141 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 87 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 70 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 148 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 137 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 136 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 68 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 137 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 124 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 84 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 136 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 131 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 64 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 78 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 125 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 205 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 235 km
2003 Juan Category 2 156 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in

Johnston has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.1").

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