Weather & Climate in Gladstone, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gladstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 139.8 sq mi (362.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6294°N, 66.7188°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 7 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine | M3.3 | 49 km | 1 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 106 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 | 229 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 acres, 1985).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1985 | SUNKEN STR | 1,201 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in |
Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").