Miramichi River Valley, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,996 Population 4/sq mi density

$65,612 Median Income $40,536 per capita

$148,932 Home Value

$666 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$65,612 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Miramichi River Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	40.3°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	276 ft (84 m)
Area	477.1 sq mi (1,235.6 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6150°N, 65.9017°W
Timezone	America/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 18.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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	70 km
May 6, 1995	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.9	68 km
Jul 14, 1994	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.8	68 km
Jan 5, 2005	81 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.7	67 km
Mar 8, 2009	72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	31 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	119 km
Oct 18, 2003	48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine	M3.5	105 km
Dec 12, 1990	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.5	68 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	140 km
Apr 28, 2014	81 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.4	67 km
Mar 30, 2012	44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada	M3.4	84 km
Apr 23, 1991	83 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.3	68 km
Mar 8, 2009	71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.3	27 km
Mar 21, 2013	60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.2	27 km
Aug 28, 2013	84 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.2	68 km
Jul 20, 2007	28 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.2	51 km
Jul 3, 2024	67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada	M3.1	15 km
Aug 21, 2015	63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada	M3.0	76 km
Jan 2, 2013	75 km W of Miramichi, Canada	M3.0	64 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	243 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	175 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-9°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	26°F (-4°C)	3.4 in
April	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in
July	65°F (19°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
October	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	4.2 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	3.7 in

Miramichi River Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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