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Weather & Climate in Carleton, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carleton 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 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3941°N, 67.4911°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 7 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine | M3.5 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine | M3.3 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in |
Carleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").