All Countries
Weather & Climate in Tantramar, NB
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tantramar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 413.6 sq mi (1,071.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9337°N, 64.3998°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 117 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 | 105 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 47 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Tantramar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").