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Weather & Climate in Malpeque Bay, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malpeque Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (99.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5424°N, 63.7766°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 | 129 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 | 124 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 60 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Malpeque Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").