Red Head, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,500 Population 7/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 249 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Red Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.4°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Area	223.0 sq mi (577.4 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2494°N, 66.0004°W
Timezone	America/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 16.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 27, 2015	27 km N of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	116 km
Feb 2, 2016	8 km E of Lubec, Maine	M3.6	81 km
Jul 1, 2015	30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.5	131 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	27 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine	M3.3	113 km
Mar 8, 2009	71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.3	150 km
Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	146 km
Mar 21, 2013	60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.2	132 km
Jul 25, 2010	35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada	M3.2	113 km
Oct 15, 2003	11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada	M3.1	74 km
Jul 3, 2024	67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada	M3.1	147 km
Aug 17, 2022	3 km SE of Centerville, Maine	M3.0	143 km
Mar 14, 2018	16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada	M2.9	21 km
Jan 17, 2021	4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine	M2.9	143 km
Apr 22, 2016	New Brunswick, Canada	M2.9	139 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	106 km
Jun 20, 2013	65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M2.9	143 km
Aug 11, 2022	4 km E of Centerville, Maine	M2.8	141 km
Aug 11, 2022	Maine	M2.8	142 km
Nov 28, 2013	55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada	M2.8	104 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	159 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	255 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	162 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	190 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	238 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	3.3 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	4.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	3.7 in
May	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
August	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in	Warmest, Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
October	47°F (9°C)	4.3 in
November	37°F (3°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	25°F (-4°C)	4.7 in

Red Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.8").

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