Weather & Climate in North Rustico, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Rustico 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 43.9 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4501°N, 63.3154°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 | 106 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 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) | 3.3 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
North Rustico has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").