Chatham, New Brunswick Weather
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About Chatham, New Brunswick
Chatham is a urban community in Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 527. Chatham is located at 47.0308°N, 65.4651°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: E1N.
Chatham stands as a quiet sentinel upon the Atlantic coast, where the land yields to the persistent, dark currents of the Miramichi River. It lies 3.0 km north of Miramichi, NB (from Miramichi, NB: bearing 2°T), and is situated 14.4 km east-north-east of Eel Ground. The air here holds a particular weight, smelling of salt and damp timber, while the nearby Ashton Hill rises against the horizon as a constant, weathered anchor for the eye. Only two kilometers away, the still surface of Chatham Lake catches the low, bruised light of late afternoon, reflecting a sky that seems to stretch wider here than anywhere else. During the golden hour, the shadows lengthen across the terrain, turning the ordinary gravel and scrub brush into a study of deep, muted earth tones. The history of Chatham lingers in the sturdy architecture and the deep-rooted connection to the water that once fueled a robust timber trade. While the economy has shifted over generations, the character of Chatham remains anchored in the resilience of those who look to the Miramichi River for their livelihood. Local traditions are marked by the seasonal pulse of the tides, and the daily life of the residents moves with a steady, deliberate intention. Even as the modern world encroaches, there is a persistent, quiet dignity in the way the people of Chatham continue to navigate their lives along these storied, brackish shores.
Chatham s'étire le long des rives de la rivière Miramichi, là où l'air marin chargé d'embruns rencontre la terre ferme du Nouveau-Brunswick. À proximité, la colline Ashton domine les environs, offrant un relief discret qui protège les habitations des vents soufflant de la côte atlantique. Le paysage se déploie dans une lumière dorée lorsque le soleil décline, transformant les eaux sombres de la rivière en une étoffe miroitante. À peine plus loin, le lac Chatham repose dans un silence végétal, à deux kilomètres à peine du tumulte discret des quais. L'histoire de Chatham demeure liée à l'exploitation forestière et aux chantiers navals qui firent la renommée de ces ports septentrionaux, forgeant une identité portée par le bois, le travail acharné et le rythme des marées. Les maisons, serrées les unes contre les autres comme pour se donner du courage, observent le passage des saisons avec une constance qui rappelle la persévérance des familles acadiennes et écossaises ayant bâti ces fondations. Ici, le quotidien se mesure au mouvement perpétuel des courants, et chaque habitant possède en lui le souvenir des brumes qui s'attardent parfois sur les pentes de la colline Ashton, enveloppant Chatham dans une douceur mélancolique et familière.
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| Location | Chatham, Northumberland, New Brunswick |
| Coordinates | 47.030792°N, 65.465088°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | E1N |
| Area Code | 506 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Chatham, New Brunswick Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chatham, 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 Chatham includes coordinates 47.030792°N, 65.465088°W, situated in Northumberland. Postal FSA: E1N. 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.