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Weather & Climate in Northampton, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Northampton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0722°N, 67.5500°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 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 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine | M3.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 27 km N of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 7 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada | M3.6 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.6 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine | M3.5 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine | M3.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine | M3.3 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 9 km SE of Lee, Maine | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 4 km S of Howland, Maine | M3.3 | 130 km | 9 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in |
Northampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").