Caraquet, New Brunswick Weather

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About Caraquet, New Brunswick

Caraquet is a town in Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,285. Caraquet is located at 47.7656°N, 64.9500°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: E1W.

Caraquet rests along the edge of the Atlantic coast, where the salt air keeps the horizon sharp and the light often takes on a bruised, pearlescent quality at the end of the day. It lies 16.5 km north-east of Hautes-Terres, NB (from Hautes-Terres, NB: bearing 44°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-east of Anse-Bleue. The land here leans toward the water, shaped by the presence of the Petite rivière Caraquet, which pulses with the tides of the gulf. Inland, the terrain holds quiet secrets, such as Lac à l'Église, a hidden mirror tucked into the landscape that reflects the passing clouds. While the rugged coastline defines the perimeter, those seeking a different reach of the shore might travel to Parc provincial Val-Comeau to observe the way the wind behaves when it meets the dunes. The history of Caraquet is grounded in the endurance of those who looked to the sea for their livelihood, establishing a maritime identity that persists through the modern era. Fishing fleets remain a vital part of the local economy, moving out with the tide and returning to docks that carry the bracing scent of brine and engine oil. Beyond the primary industry of the harvest, the commercial life of the place functions with a steady, pragmatic focus. The work happens in the morning chill, when the frost clings to the gear and the harbor lights flicker against the dark water, signaling the start of a day defined by the necessities of the trade. Cultural pride in Caraquet manifests in a vibrant persistence of language and tradition that marks the identity of the Acadian people. Residents observe their history through festivals and gatherings that transform the streets into spaces of song and shared memory, keeping the past present and audible. The character of the people reflects the temperament of the coast—resilient, hospitable, and deeply connected to the seasonal shifts of the Atlantic. Whether walking near the Petite rivière Caraquet or observing the local life, one senses a deliberate commitment to maintaining the customs that have defined this shore for generations.

Caraquet s’étire le long de la côte atlantique, là où le ciel bas de la péninsule semble peser sur les toits bas et les façades colorées. Sur les rives de Petite rivière Caraquet, le mouvement des marées dicte le rythme des journées, entretenant la mémoire vive d’un peuple qui a su faire de la mer une compagne exigeante. Les vents marins balaient les terres, transportant avec eux une odeur de varech et de sel qui imprègne les gestes quotidiens des pêcheurs et des artisans. À proximité, le Lac à l'Église demeure un miroir immobile, une étendue d'eau douce qui capte les dernières lueurs d'un crépuscule étiré, tandis que le Parc provincial Val-Comeau, situé à une distance qui permet encore de sentir le souffle des bois, rappelle la rigueur et la beauté sauvage du littoral. Caraquet porte en elle l'héritage acadien, cette résilience obstinée qui se lit dans la manière dont les maisons défient l'horizon, tournées vers le large. L'économie, façonnée par les ressources marines et une industrie qui valorise les richesses de l'eau, maintient une vie simple, authentique, loin des artifices. Ici, chaque saison transforme la lumière, rendant au paysage une noblesse brute, presque silencieuse, qui appartient exclusivement à ce coin de terre tourné vers l'Atlantique.

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About This Caraquet, New Brunswick Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Caraquet, New Brunswick, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.

Location data for Caraquet includes coordinates 47.765556°N, 64.950000°W, situated in Gloucester. Postal FSA: E1W. Telephone area code: 506. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).

Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.