Miramichi, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17,692 Population 256/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $42,240 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$785 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Miramichi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 81.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area69.1 sq mi (179.0 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates47.0290°N, 65.5019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 81.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 84 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 83 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 83 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 81 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 124 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 78 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 128 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 83 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 58 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 81 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 83 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 75 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 82 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 84 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 29 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 67 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 64 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 75 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 80 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 245 km
2003 Juan Category 2 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 4.0 in

Miramichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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