Saint John, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0

B Good

69,895 Population 574/sq mi density

$62,800 Median Income $41,760 per capita

$174,000 Home Value

$830 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$62,800 median income, 10.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$174,000 home value, $830/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Saint John experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 64.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Area	121.9 sq mi (315.6 km²)
Population Density	574/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2708°N, 66.0562°W
Timezone	America/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"

72% above US avg

Snowfall 64.8"

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.

Mar 8, 2009	72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.6	149 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	78 km
Jul 1, 2015	30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.5	133 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	22 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine	M3.3	108 km
Mar 8, 2009	71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.3	147 km
Jul 25, 2010	35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada	M3.2	113 km
Mar 21, 2013	60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M3.2	129 km
Jul 3, 2024	67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada	M3.1	145 km
Oct 15, 2003	11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada	M3.1	70 km
Aug 17, 2022	3 km SE of Centerville, Maine	M3.0	141 km
Apr 22, 2016	New Brunswick, Canada	M2.9	136 km
Jan 17, 2021	4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine	M2.9	140 km
Jun 20, 2013	65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada	M2.9	140 km
Mar 14, 2018	16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada	M2.9	16 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	110 km
Aug 11, 2022	4 km E of Centerville, Maine	M2.8	138 km
Jul 25, 2013	32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada	M2.8	133 km
Aug 11, 2022	Maine	M2.8	139 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	164 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	260 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	164 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	193 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	243 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	4.6 in
February	20°F (-7°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
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	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in	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

Saint John has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in February to 66°F in July. 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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