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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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").