Downtown Charlottetown, PE

Prince Edward Island

Downtown Charlottetown is a small city in Prince Edward Island with a population of 5,517.

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

5,517 Population 232/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population5,517
Density232/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Downtown Charlottetown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 67.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area23.8 sq mi (61.5 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates46.2325°N, 63.1273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 67.8"
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 58 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 208 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 150 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°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 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
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

Downtown Charlottetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in February to 70°F in July. 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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Radio Stations near Downtown Charlottetown

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 Downtown Charlottetown

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

Libraries in Downtown Charlottetown

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

Farmers Markets in Downtown Charlottetown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Charlottetown Farmers Market

Hotels in Downtown Charlottetown

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delta Prince Edward Hotel
Dundee Arms Inn
Hotel on Pownal
Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
Sonata Inn
The Harbour House

Cafes in Downtown Charlottetown

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chatime
Kettle Black
The Shed
The Shed Coffee

Cinemas in Downtown Charlottetown

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Cinema

Theatres in Downtown Charlottetown

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Guild

Monuments in Downtown Charlottetown

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

monument
Year Marker

Dentists in Downtown Charlottetown

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic

Banks in Downtown Charlottetown

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC

Breweries in Downtown Charlottetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
PEI Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Downtown Charlottetown

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Downtown Charlottetown

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 Downtown Charlottetown

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Charlottetown Mosque
St. James Presbyterian Church
St. Peter's Cathedral

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Downtown Charlottetown

4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Downtown Charlottetown.

Name Year Description
Charlottetown (canada), PE 2004 fireball over charlottetown
Charlottetown (canada), PE 1999 Suspended white light with blue and red blinking lights low in sky on very clear night
Charlottetown (canada), PE 1998 Hovering craft over water
Charlottetown (canada), PE 1962 Speeding light from horizon stopping and turning 90 degrees at high speed and then hovering overhead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown Charlottetown

What is the population of Downtown Charlottetown?

Downtown Charlottetown has a population of 5,517 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 232 people per square mile, spread across 23.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Downtown Charlottetown?

Downtown Charlottetown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches, with 67.8 inches of snow.

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