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Weather & Climate in Shediac, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shediac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2198°N, 64.5411°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 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 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 95 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 | 131 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Shediac has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.3").