Driest Cities in New Brunswick

Top 63 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — New Brunswick

1 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 41.4"

2 Burton 45.0"

3 Saint Mary 45.2"

4 Lakeburn 46.4"

5 Île-de-Lamèque 47.7"

6 Edmundston 47.9"

7 Butternut Valley 49.8"

8 Bathurst 50.3"

9 Hautes-Terres 51.2"

10 Miramichi 51.4"

11 Lutes Mountain 51.5"

12 Beaurivage 52.1"

13 Cap-Acadie 52.7"

14 Maple Hills 52.8"

15 Beaubassin East 53.1"

16 Grand Lake 53.2"

17 Tantramar 53.3"

18 Central York 53.5"

19 Shediac 53.8"

20 Beausoleil 53.8"

21 Heron Bay 53.9"

22 Campbellton 54.1"

23 Carleton North 54.3"

24 Champdoré 54.3"

25 Town Plat 54.6"

26 Lincoln 54.6"

27 Downtown Fredericton 54.6"

28 Nashwaaksis 54.6"

29 Sunbury-York South 55.6"

30 Belle-Baie 55.7"

31 Douglas 55.8"

32 Downtown Moncton 55.8"

33 Centennial Place 55.8"

34 Riverview 55.8"

35 Hildegarde 55.8"

36 Glen Cairn 55.8"

37 Parkton 55.8"

38 Central Moncton 55.8"

39 Gunningsville 55.8"

40 Humphrey 56.0"

41 Lewisville 56.0"

42 Downtown Dieppe 56.0"

43 Sackville 56.1"

44 Fredericton 56.3"

45 Saint-Anselme 56.6"

46 Chartersville 56.6"

47 Memramcook 56.6"

48 Moncton 57.2"

49 Dieppe 57.7"

50 Fairvale 57.8"

51 Quispamsis 57.8"

52 Rothesay 57.8"

53 Tracadie 59.8"

54 North End 60.6"

55 Saint John West 60.6"

56 Saint John East 60.6"

57 Uptown Saint John 60.6"

58 Millidgeville 60.6"

59 Beaubassin East / Beaubassin-est 61.8"

60 Fundy Albert 62.6"

61 Eastern Charlotte 64.5"

62 Saint John 65.5"

63 Fundy-St. Martins 67.3"

The driest cities in New Brunswick receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Grand Falls / Grand-Sault receives just 41.4 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Grand Falls / Grand-Sault gets just 41.4" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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