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Weather & Climate in Brighton, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brighton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 196.6 sq mi (509.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3200°N, 67.3880°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 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 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 7 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine | M3.5 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 98 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 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine | M3.3 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").