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Port Elgin, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
381 Population 373/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $34,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$580 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Elgin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates46.0487°N, 64.0868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 2, 2018.

Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 134 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 129 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 136 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 136 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 138 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 134 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 92 km
2009 Bill Category 1 222 km
2003 Juan Category 2 23 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 258 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Port Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.1").

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