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Weather & Climate in Charlottetown, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charlottetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2346°N, 63.1256°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 82 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 58 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Charlottetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.3").