Rothesay, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,977 Population 897/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $68,400 per capita
$286,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rothesay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²)
Population Density897/sq mi
Coordinates45.3805°N, 65.9674°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 59.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M3.6 104 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 91 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 138 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 146 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 25 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 136 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 111 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 117 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 127 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 133 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 81 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 21 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 124 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 129 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 118 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 90 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 126 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 144 km
Feb 8, 2016 8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.7 110 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 57 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 1 167 km
2009 Bill Category 1 266 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 177 km
2003 Juan Category 2 182 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 5.1 in

Rothesay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.6").

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