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Saint James, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,024 Population 5/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $34,400 per capita
$116,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 3.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Saint James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area213.5 sq mi (552.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates45.3446°N, 67.3462°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 67 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 69 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 113 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 64 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 138 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 83 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 105 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 67 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 67 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 29 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 123 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 110 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 45 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 77 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 133 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 76 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 87 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 76 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 74 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 253 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 194 km
2003 Juan Category 2 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 57 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 87 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in

Saint James has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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