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Wellington, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,292 Population 46/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $38,200 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 5.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area71.4 sq mi (184.8 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates46.4769°N, 64.7155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 147 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 123 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 143 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 118 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 110 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 108 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 105 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 147 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 149 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 118 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 92 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 98 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 90 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 135 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 63 km
Jul 8, 2022 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 131 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 79 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 99 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 94 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 160 km
2009 Bill Category 1 288 km
2003 Juan Category 2 88 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 4.1 in

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (3.4").

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