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Weather & Climate in Cap-de-Richibucto, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cap-de-Richibucto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5946°N, 64.7794°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 2013 | 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 145 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 | 172 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 100 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
Cap-de-Richibucto has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (3.4").