Shediac, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,535 Population 305/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $42,320 per capita
$248,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$248,000 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shediac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 79.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates46.2198°N, 64.5411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 79.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M3.6 142 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 137 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 124 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 139 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 124 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 116 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 135 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 120 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 98 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 136 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 90 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 100 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 101 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 117 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 98 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 131 km
2009 Bill Category 1 258 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 299 km
2003 Juan Category 2 62 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 298 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Shediac has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.3").

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