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Weather & Climate in St. Nicholas, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Nicholas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4255°N, 63.9490°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 118 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 49 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
St. Nicholas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.1").