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Central Prince, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,129 Population 22/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $34,600 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$524 Median Rent 7.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 22.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $524/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Prince has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area51.7 sq mi (133.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates46.6032°N, 63.9445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 115 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 139 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 136 km
2009 Bill Category 1 270 km
2003 Juan Category 2 68 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 283 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Central Prince has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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