Weather & Climate in Kensington, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kensington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4334°N, 63.6487°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 109 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 50 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in |
Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").