Petersville, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
710 Population 3/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $39,800 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area227.8 sq mi (590.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates45.5023°N, 66.3776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 146 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 144 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 81 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 146 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 122 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 80 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 15 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 121 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 144 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 77 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 144 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 125 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 105 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 121 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 63 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 134 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 134 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 114 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 21 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 114 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 1 199 km
2009 Bill Category 1 296 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 190 km
2003 Juan Category 2 208 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 4.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (1°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 4.6 in

Petersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.3").

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