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Weather & Climate in Canning, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canning has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 66.9 sq mi (173.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9745°N, 66.0953°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine | M3.5 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine | M3.3 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 66 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 224 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in |
Canning has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").