Lamèque, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,301 Population 272/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $39,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $568/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamèque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates47.7936°N, 64.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 119 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 123 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 138 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 121 km
Jan 19, 2015 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 139 km
Aug 2, 2010 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 82 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 132 km
Jul 8, 2022 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 132 km
Nov 30, 2013 61 km S of Campbellton, Canada M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 278 km
2003 Juan Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 3.0 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Lamèque has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and September the driest (3.0").

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