Northampton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,875 Population 20/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Northampton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area93.9 sq mi (243.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates46.0722°N, 67.5500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 128 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 126 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 125 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 126 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 128 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 144 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 75 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 100 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 112 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 57 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 100 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 100 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 126 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 144 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 124 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 128 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 54 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 126 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 100 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Kyle (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Kyle Category 1 274 km
2003 Juan Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.7 in

Northampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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