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Weather & Climate in New-Richmond, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New-Richmond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 66.6 sq mi (172.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1606°N, 65.8582°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 27, 2012 | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | M4.2 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada | M3.6 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 2013 | 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 73 km ENE of Hamlin, Maine | M2.8 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2010 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 62 km WSW of Bathurst, Canada | M2.8 | 101 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
New-Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").