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West River, PE
Full City Profile · Prince Edward Island
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,473
Population
74/sq mi density
$94,000
Median Income
$50,440 per capita
$302,000
Home Value
$900
Median Rent
7.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$302,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
West River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 47.0 sq mi (121.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1668°N, 63.2987°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
West River has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").