North Head, NB

New Brunswick

North Head is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 711.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

711 Population 12/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How North Head Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population711
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
North Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates44.7636°N, 66.7453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jan 14, 2023.

Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 131 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 16 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 129 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 85 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 78 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 129 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 129 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 145 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 105 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 39 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 38 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 136 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 71 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 113 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 70 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 76 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 70 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 70 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 71 km
Mar 25, 2011 6 km NNE of Burlington, Maine M2.7 140 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 1 185 km
2009 Bill Category 1 260 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 116 km
2003 Juan Category 2 237 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 38 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 71 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

North Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near North Head

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in North Head

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LOST FISHERMENS MEMORIAL PARKGENERAL MUSEUM185 SOUTH LUBEC ROAD2077332578$20,393
BORDER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION74 WASHINGTON ST
EASTPORT FOR PRIDEHISTORIC PRESERVATION93 WATER STREET2078532400
LUBEC HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LUBEC LANDMARKSHISTORIC PRESERVATION50 WATER ST2077332197
Grand Manan Museum & Gift Shop

Libraries in North Head

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
PEAVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY26 WATER STREET0.016,780
LUBEC MEMORIAL LIBRARY55 WATER STREET0.013,467
Campobello Public Library and Museum0.0
Grand Manan Library0.0

Hotels in North Head

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marathon Inn

Cafes in North Head

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Island Arts Cafe
Sea Cup Inn & Parlour

Airports Near North Head

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brier Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Cutler Regional Airport-Small Airport
Eastport Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Flying Ed Airport-Small Airport
Gillespie Field-Small Airport
Grand Manan Airport-Small Airport
Keizers Air Park-Small Airport
Lubec Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Machias Valley Airport-Small Airport
Morrison's Airport-Small Airport
Saint Stephen Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in North Head

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post North Head PO

Churches & Religious Organizations in North Head

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
North Head United Baptist Church
Wesleyan Church (North Head)

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Head

What is the population of North Head?

North Head has a population of 711 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in North Head?

North Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.

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