Lepreau, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.1 /5.0
B Good
803 Population 10/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $61,700 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lepreau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area80.9 sq mi (209.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates45.1703°N, 66.4675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 1, 2022.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 46 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 136 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 138 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 116 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 122 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 27 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 84 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 136 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 136 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 88 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 143 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 36 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 107 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 26 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 106 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 120 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 105 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 123 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 105 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 130 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 1 183 km
2009 Bill Category 1 273 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 154 km
2003 Juan Category 2 227 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in

Lepreau has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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