Pennfield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,222 Population 16/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $42,600 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 5.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pennfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.1016°N, 66.7390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 117 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 124 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 119 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 28 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 119 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 47 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 117 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 74 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 117 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 76 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 14 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 85 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 84 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 48 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 131 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 140 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 82 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 83 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 133 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 77 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 1 198 km
2009 Bill Category 1 283 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 151 km
2003 Juan Category 2 245 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 277 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 47 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 90 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.0 in

Pennfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.6").

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