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Penobsquis, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,500 Population 13/sq mi density
$65,612 Median Income $40,536 per capita
$148,932 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,612 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Penobsquis 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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 20.8 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)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area120.4 sq mi (311.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates45.7763°N, 65.3810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 116 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 105 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 83 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 112 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 93 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 149 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 142 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 103 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 134 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 106 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 93 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 82 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 134 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 56 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 66 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 107 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 94 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 87 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 56 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 55 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 1 172 km
2009 Bill Category 1 273 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 229 km
2003 Juan Category 2 125 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Penobsquis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.3").

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