Cavendish, PE

Prince Edward Island

Cavendish is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 323.

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

323 Population 317/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population323
Density317/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Cavendish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates46.4834°N, 63.3820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

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 1 110 km
2009 Bill Category 1 242 km
2003 Juan Category 2 63 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 239 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 182 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.7 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Cavendish has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Cavendish

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 Cavendish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anne of Green Gables Museum
COWS Creamery
Doucet House
Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Green Gables
Lucy M. Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead

Libraries in Cavendish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Crapaud Public Library0.0
Robertson Library0.0
Tiny Library (Seasonal)0.0

Farmers Markets in Cavendish

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Charlottetown Farmers Market
Stanley Bridge Centre Farmers Market

Cafes in Cavendish

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Butter Churn Cafe
Samuel's Coffee House
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Cavendish

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Theme Parks in Cavendish

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandspit Amusement Park
Shining Waters Family Fun Park

Gas Stations in Cavendish

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Golf Courses in Cavendish

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eagles Glenn of Cavendish
Green Gables Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Cavendish

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cavendish

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cavendish

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Green Gables Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cavendish

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cavendish Baptist Church
United Church of Canada - Cavendish

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What is the population of Cavendish?

Cavendish has a population of 323 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cavendish?

Cavendish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

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