Salisbury, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,387 Population 456/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $39,960 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates46.0391°N, 65.0463°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M3.6 115 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 121 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 121 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 111 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 131 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 94 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 99 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 89 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 114 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 107 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 121 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 149 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 61 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 83 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 93 km
Jul 8, 2022 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 149 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 90 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 76 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 63 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 62 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 1 155 km
2009 Bill Category 1 270 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 265 km
2003 Juan Category 2 96 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in

Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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