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Weather & Climate in West Point, PE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6265°N, 64.3718°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 8, 2009 | 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M3.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 28 km W of Miramichi, Canada | M3.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada | M3.1 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | New Brunswick, Canada | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada | M2.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 15 km WSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2008 | 32 km S of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 49 km WNW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.7 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 69 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 60 km SSW of Miramichi, Canada | M2.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 155 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.3").