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Weather & Climate in Southesk, NB

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Southesk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Area950.8 sq mi (2,462.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates47.0295°N, 66.4520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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 12 km 5 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 12 km 5 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 12 km 5 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 9 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 92 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 49 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 91 km 5 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 137 km 18 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 57 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 12 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 45 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 10 km 5 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 12 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 52 km 5 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 71 km 5 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 44 km 5 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 13 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 58 km 12 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 27 km 5 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 4 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 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2003 Juan Category 2 98 mph 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.7 in

Southesk has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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