St. Stephen, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,510 Population 851/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $37,120 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Stephen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density851/sq mi
Coordinates45.1804°N, 67.2953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jan 14, 2023.

Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 127 km
Sep 16, 1994 7 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 74 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.6 72 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 48 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 147 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 82 km
Jan 14, 2023 7 km ESE of Dedham, Maine M3.3 116 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 72 km
Sep 16, 1994 9 km SE of Lee, Maine M3.3 72 km
Oct 25, 2001 4 km S of Howland, Maine M3.3 108 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 47 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 91 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 32 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 61 km
Mar 30, 2010 7 km WSW of Dedham, Maine M3.0 128 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 61 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 85 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 59 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 60 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 126 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 1 242 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 176 km
2003 Juan Category 2 287 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 38 km
1984 UNNAMED 901 71 km
2006 CENTERVILLE FIRE 705 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 627 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.2 in

St. Stephen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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