Musquash, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,253 Population 14/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $50,900 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Musquash 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

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area90.0 sq mi (233.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates45.1875°N, 66.3370°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

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

Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 148 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 146 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 55 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 115 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 123 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 22 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 92 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 146 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 146 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 139 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 94 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 47 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 117 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 116 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 148 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 148 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 19 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 115 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 115 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 118 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 1 176 km
2009 Bill Category 1 267 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 155 km
2003 Juan Category 2 217 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 259 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 79 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

Musquash 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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