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Weather & Climate in Hautes-Terres, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hautes-Terres has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 146.5 sq mi (379.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6288°N, 65.0928°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 2013 | 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 52 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Hautes-Terres has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").