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West Point, PE

Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island

3.0 /5.0
B Good
235 Population 22/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$855 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point 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 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates46.6265°N, 64.3718°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 148 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 144 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 136 km
Jul 20, 2007 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 125 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 131 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 125 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 144 km
Mar 7, 2019 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 107 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 121 km
Mar 7, 2008 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 82 km
Jul 8, 2022 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada M2.7 146 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 124 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 125 km
Apr 22, 2016 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 126 km
Nov 28, 2013 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada M2.6 106 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 155 km
2009 Bill Category 1 287 km
2003 Juan Category 2 82 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.2 in

West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.3").

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