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Tignish Shore, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.1 /5.0
B Good
64 Population 100/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$256,943 Home Value
$855 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 38.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$256,943 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tignish Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates46.9477°N, 63.9926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 7, 2019.

Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 143 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 129 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 113 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 143 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 172 km
2003 Juan Category 2 106 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.0 in

Tignish Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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