Georgetown, PE

Prince Edward Island

Georgetown is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 544.

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

544 Population 3/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population544
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Georgetown 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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area166.6 sq mi (431.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates46.1834°N, 62.5320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
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 92 km
2009 Bill Category 1 194 km
2003 Juan Category 2 100 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 167 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 110 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 218 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) 3.5 in Coldest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Georgetown

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Georgetown Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Georgetown

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
989 XFM - CJFX hits radio MP3

Museums in Georgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garden of the Gulf

Libraries in Georgetown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Canada's Smallest Library0.0
Murray Harbour Library0.0

Breweries in Georgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bogside Brewing
Copper Bottom Brewing

Airports Near Georgetown

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Cable Head Airpark-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Georgetown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Georgetown Post Office

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Georgetown

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

Name Year Description
Georgetown (canada), ON 2005 Quick light bluish-purple light shot across the sky (leaving a sort of bright streak like a comet)&#44 and then disappeared
Georgetown (canada), ON 2003 round quiet rotating and very low flying then sped off in an instant.
Georgetown (canada), ON 1994 high bright red light fast moving
Georgetown (canada), ON 1989 georgetown sighting anyone else see it?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown

What is the population of Georgetown?

Georgetown has a population of 544 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 166.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Georgetown?

Georgetown 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 48.2 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

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