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Weather & Climate in Bright, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bright has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 155.9 sq mi (403.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1789°N, 67.0969°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 15, 1998 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M4.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 7 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine | M3.5 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 292 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.9 in |
Bright has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").