Fredericton, New Brunswick

:For the Canadian federal electoral district of the same name, see Fredericton (electoral district)

Climate and Geography

Fredericton is located in the middle of the Saint John River valley, with most of the city's post-war suburban development occurring on gently sloping hills on either side of the river, although the downtown core is flat and lies low to the river.

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Fredericton enjoys a mild climate compared to most of Canada, although its location away from the coastline means it is more prone to extreme temperatures than most other major cities in Atlantic Canada. The average January low temperature is -15°C; while the average high in July and August is 26°C. http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/

Related Topics:
Climate - Atlantic Canada - January - Temperature - July - August

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The city gets a fair amount of precipitation, although major paralyzing snow and rain storms are uncommon compared to more coastal cities like Moncton or Halifax. On average, Fredericton receives approximately 1100 mm of precipitation per year. Snowfall is common between late November and early April, and snow usually stays on the ground beginning in December. Flooding occurs during the spring of most years on area rivers.

Related Topics:
Precipitation - Snow - Rain - Moncton - Halifax - November - April - December - Flood - Spring

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