Saint-François-de-Madawaska, NB

New Brunswick

Saint-François-de-Madawaska is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 470.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

470 Population 2/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature

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How Saint-François-de-Madawaska Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population470
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Saint-François-de-Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area236.1 sq mi (611.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates47.2478°N, 68.7140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 95 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 101 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 117 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 118 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 115 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 110 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 121 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 41 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 133 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 127 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 142 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 136 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 95 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 123 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 133 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 114 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 96 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 121 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 120 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.4 in

Saint-François-de-Madawaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Saint-François-de-Madawaska

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJEM 92.7 "Frontiere FM" Edmunston, NB adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFAI-FM 101.1 Edmundston &105.1 Grand Sault, NB active rock, community radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FORT KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ST FRANCIS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2073983387
ST JOHN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FORT KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY1 MONUMENT SQUARE0.08,840
Mgr. Plourde Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Ski Resorts Near Saint-François-de-Madawaska

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Farlagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5.0 km north ofTOWER84

Airports Near Saint-François-de-Madawaska

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caribou Municipal AirportCARMedium Airport
Presque Isle International AirportPQIMedium Airport
Allen St Peter Memorial Airport-Small Airport
Bresett's Mountainside Airport-Small Airport
Edmundston Airport-Small Airport
Estcourt Airport-Small Airport
Fort Kent Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Morrill Airpark-Small Airport
Northern Aroostook Regional AirportWFKSmall Airport
Sunrise Farms Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aroostook Mental Health Center - Fort Kent Outpatient OfficeBoth207-343-1867
Northern Maine Medical CenterMental Health207-834-3155

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-François-de-Madawaska

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église catholique Saint-François-Xavier
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS INCPO BOX 8

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Saint-François-de-Madawaska

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Saint-François-de-Madawaska.

Name Description
Allagash Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-François-de-Madawaska

What is the population of Saint-François-de-Madawaska?

Saint-François-de-Madawaska has a population of 470 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 236.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-François-de-Madawaska?

Saint-François-de-Madawaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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