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Alberton, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,230 Population 37/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $45,120 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 6.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area60.7 sq mi (157.3 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates46.8169°N, 64.0654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 7, 2019.

Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 140 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 124 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 105 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 133 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 161 km
2009 Bill Category 1 295 km
2003 Juan Category 2 93 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.1 in

Alberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.1").

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