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. 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 Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates46.4540°N, 64.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

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").

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