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Weather & Climate in Wellington, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wellington 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 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4540°N, 64.0006°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 135 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 | 123 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 53 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 279 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in |
Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (3.2").