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Weather & Climate in Hopewell, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hopewell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 57.6 sq mi (149.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7896°N, 64.6724°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada | M2.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 119 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.1 in |
Hopewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.4").