Westfield, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,114 Population 19/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $48,160 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Westfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area114.0 sq mi (295.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.3528°N, 66.2343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 99 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 139 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 74 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 141 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 6 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 137 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 91 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 114 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 120 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 136 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 61 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 133 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 1 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 128 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 132 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 130 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 125 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 131 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 98 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 131 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 1 180 km
2009 Bill Category 1 276 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 173 km
2003 Juan Category 2 202 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 SUNKEN STR 1,201 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in

Westfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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