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Weather & Climate in Alma, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6519°N, 64.9238°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada | M2.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 135 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 95 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.4 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").