Norton, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,410 Population 48/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Norton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates45.6388°N, 65.6984°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 126 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 94 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 117 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 54 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 113 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 129 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 94 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 113 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 108 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 98 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 107 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 53 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 147 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 140 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 61 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 121 km
Feb 8, 2016 8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.7 128 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 47 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 124 km
Feb 5, 2016 8 km ENE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.6 127 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 1 279 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 208 km
2003 Juan Category 2 153 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Norton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.8").

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