Stanhope, Prince Edward Island

Location of Stanhope in PEI

Stanhope is a Canadian rural community on the north shore of Prince Edward Island.

Located within the township of Lot 34, Stanhope's population grows significantly during the summer cottage season. However, the year-round population has been increasing in recent years.

Stanhope borders Prince Edward Island National Park, and is home to Stanhope Beach as well as several scenic and popular walking trails.

Climate

Climate data for Stanhope
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15.5
(59.9)
14.7
(58.5)
16.5
(61.7)
23.5
(74.3)
31.1
(88)
32
(90)
33.3
(91.9)
33.6
(92.5)
33.1
(91.6)
24.8
(76.6)
22.5
(72.5)
16.7
(62.1)
33.6
(92.5)
Average high °C (°F) −2.8
(27)
−3
(27)
1.1
(34)
6.1
(43)
13.3
(55.9)
19.3
(66.7)
23.3
(73.9)
22.6
(72.7)
18.1
(64.6)
12.1
(53.8)
6.2
(43.2)
0.5
(32.9)
9.8
(49.6)
Average low °C (°F) −11.5
(11.3)
−11.4
(11.5)
−6.6
(20.1)
−0.9
(30.4)
4.6
(40.3)
10.6
(51.1)
15
(59)
14.7
(58.5)
10.7
(51.3)
5.2
(41.4)
0.2
(32.4)
−6.5
(20.3)
2
(36)
Record low °C (°F) −30
(−22)
−33.2
(−27.8)
−24.8
(−12.6)
−14.4
(6.1)
−7.8
(18)
−0.8
(30.6)
5
(41)
4.4
(39.9)
0
(32)
−4.5
(23.9)
−13
(9)
−25.5
(−13.9)
−33.2
(−27.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 112.2
(4.417)
94
(3.7)
83
(3.27)
81.3
(3.201)
95.8
(3.772)
75.7
(2.98)
75
(2.95)
85.5
(3.366)
84
(3.31)
116.3
(4.579)
123.4
(4.858)
132.9
(5.232)
1,159.1
(45.634)
Source: Environment Canada[1]

References

Coordinates: 46°25′N 63°06′W / 46.417°N 63.100°W / 46.417; -63.100 (Stanhope)


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