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Wellington, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.0 /5.0
B Good
414 Population 632/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $39,600 per capita
$178,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates46.4540°N, 64.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M2.9 141 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 142 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 114 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 145 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 146 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 134 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 135 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 1 123 km
2009 Bill Category 1 257 km
2003 Juan Category 2 53 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 279 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.1 in

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (3.2").

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