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Northfield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
577 Population 5/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Northfield 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 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area117.1 sq mi (303.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates46.1984°N, 66.0438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 M4.0 101 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 99 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 99 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 99 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 49 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 42 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 116 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 120 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 99 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 98 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 93 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 129 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 121 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 99 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 46 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 98 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 26 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 98 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 42 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 234 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 267 km
2003 Juan Category 2 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.1 in

Northfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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