Moncton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.2 /5.0
B Good
79,470 Population 1,463/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $43,480 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Moncton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 88.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area54.3 sq mi (140.7 km²)
Population Density1,463/sq mi
Coordinates46.0945°N, 64.7965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 88.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 129 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 139 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 140 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 124 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 136 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 109 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 112 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 103 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 121 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 118 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 140 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 79 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 113 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 87 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 81 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 103 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 87 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 81 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 81 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 1 140 km
2009 Bill Category 1 260 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 278 km
2003 Juan Category 2 78 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Moncton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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