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Weather & Climate in Cardwell, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cardwell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 120.4 sq mi (311.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8093°N, 65.3071°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada | M2.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada | M2.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 56 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 167 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 119 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in |
Cardwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.4").