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Waterford, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 6/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $39,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates45.6865°N, 65.3895°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 148 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 124 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 110 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 78 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 120 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 100 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 112 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 137 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 144 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 114 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 144 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 102 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 76 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 64 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 138 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 67 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 117 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
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 103 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 1 169 km
2009 Bill Category 1 268 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 219 km
2003 Juan Category 2 128 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (3.3").

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