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Weather & Climate in Edmundston, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edmundston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 96.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (106.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3737°N, 68.3251°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 6, 2005 | 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.9 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.8 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.4 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.1 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Sep 25, 1994 | 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M4.1 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M4.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M4.0 | 145 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 62 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada | M3.7 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada | M3.7 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada | M3.6 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada | M3.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 4.0 in |
Edmundston has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.7").