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. 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) |
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").