Brighton, PE

Prince Edward Island

Brighton is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 3,450.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,450 Population 145/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,450
Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Brighton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area23.8 sq mi (61.5 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates46.2354°N, 63.1440°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 82 km
2009 Bill Category 1 210 km
2003 Juan Category 2 57 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 210 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 151 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.1 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Brighton

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colonel Gray High School - - - -
Queen Charlotte Intermediate School - - - -
West Kent Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brighton

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CJCB 1270 Sydney, NS commercial, country MP3 64 kbps
CJRW 102.1 "Spud FM" Summerside, PE adult contemporary, commercial MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Brighton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaconsfield Historic House
COWS Creamery
Doucet House
Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Selkirk Scottish Heritage Centre
Visitors Centre

Libraries in Brighton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre0.0
Robertson Library0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0
Tiny Library (Seasonal)0.0

Farmers Markets in Brighton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Charlottetown Farmers Market

Shopping Malls in Brighton

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spring Park Plaza

Breweries in Brighton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
PEI Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Brighton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brighton

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Cable Head Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brighton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Redeemer Parish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton

What is the population of Brighton?

Brighton has a population of 3,450 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 23.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brighton?

Brighton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

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