Petitcodiac, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,476 Population 223/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $40,300 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$695 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
2.6 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $695/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Petitcodiac 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 46.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates45.9394°N, 65.1802°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 M3.6 114 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 113 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 106 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 109 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 137 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 91 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 99 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 88 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 105 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 120 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 106 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 55 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 142 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 81 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 91 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 57 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 89 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 77 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 56 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 68 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 1 161 km
2009 Bill Category 1 271 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 251 km
2003 Juan Category 2 107 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 4.1 in

Petitcodiac has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.4").

View full weather details →