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Weather & Climate in Pointe-Sapin, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pointe-Sapin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 99.9 sq mi (258.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9640°N, 64.8299°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 2013 | 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 65 km | 10 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 |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 133 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Pointe-Sapin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and September the driest (3.2").