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Upper Miramichi, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,175 Population 3/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $35,680 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 3.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Upper Miramichi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area707.7 sq mi (1,833.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates46.4660°N, 66.4112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 63 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 61 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 61 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 62 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 81 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 17 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 32 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 79 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 61 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 121 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 61 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 102 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 61 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 120 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 18 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 60 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 23 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 79 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 28 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 87 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 1 270 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 297 km
2003 Juan Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 19°F (-7°C) 4.1 in

Upper Miramichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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