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Hardiness Zone Map for Prince Edward Island (PE)

Prince Edward Island (PE) Hardiness Zone Map
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Region Information Data for Prince Edward Island (PE)

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Source: Wikipedia/MTLskyline CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia/MTLskyline CC BY-SA 4.0
Prince Edward Island (PEI or P.E.I.; French: Île-du-Prince-Édouard) is a province of Canada consisting of the island of the same name, and several much smaller islands. Prince Edward Island is one of the three Maritime Provinces and is the smallest province in both land area and population, but the most densely populated. It is part of the traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq, and became a British colony in the 1700s and was federated into Canada as a province in 1873. Its capital is Charlottetown. According to the 2016 census, the province of Prince Edward Island has 142,907 residents.

PEI is located about 200 kilometers (120 miles) north of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and 600 kilometers (370 miles) east of Quebec City. It consists of the main island and 231 minor islands. Altogether, the entire province has a land area of 5,686.03 km2 (2,195.39 sq mi). The main island is 5,620 km2 (2,170 sq mi) in size, slightly larger than the U.S. state of Delaware. It is the 104th-largest island in the world and Canada's 23rd-largest island.
Demonym Prince Edward Islander, Islander
Capital Charlottetown
Official Motto "Parva sub ingenti" [Latin] (The small protected by the great)
Official Flag Prince Edward Island (PE) Flag
Official Language(s) English
Approximate Size Total: 2,190 sq mi (5,660 km2)
Land: 2,190 sq mi (5,660 km2)
Water: 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0%
Population 154,750 (2018)
Currency Canadian Dollar (CAD $)
Drives On the Right
International Dialing Code +1
Sports Water sports are very popular on Prince Edward Island during the summer, perhaps because the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait are warmer than the Atlantic Ocean off the shores of nearby New England.

The most common sports played on the Island are hockey, curling, golf, horse racing, baseball, soccer, rugby, football and basketball.
Area Facts What is the climate like on Prince Edward Island?
The climate of the island is considered to be moderate and strongly influenced by the surrounding seas. As such, it is milder than inland locations owing to the warm waters from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The climate is characterized by changeable weather throughout the year; it has some of the most variable day-to-day weather in Canada, in which specific weather conditions seldom last for long.

During July and August, the average daytime high in PEI is 23 °C (73 °F); however, the temperature can sometimes exceed 30 °C (86 °F) during these months. In the winter months of January and February, the average daytime high is -3.3 °C (26 °F). The Island receives an average yearly rainfall of 855 millimetres (33.7 in) and an average yearly snowfall of 285 centimetres (112 in).

Winters are moderately cold and long but are milder than inland locations, with clashes of cold Arctic air and milder Atlantic air causing frequent temperature swings. The climate is considered to be more continental than oceanic since the Gulf of St. Lawrence freezes over, thus eliminating any moderation. The mean temperature is -7 °C (19 °F) in January. During the winter months, the island usually has many storms (which may produce rain as well as snow) and blizzards since during this time, storms originating from the North Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico frequently pass through. Springtime temperatures typically remain cool until the sea ice has melted, usually in late April or early May.

Summers are moderately warm, but rarely uncomfortable, with the daily maximum temperature only occasionally reaching as high as 30 °C (86 °F). Autumn is a pleasant season, as the moderating Gulf waters delay the onset of frost, although storm activity increases compared to the summer. There is ample precipitation throughout the year, although it is heaviest in the late autumn, early winter and mid spring.


What animals are native to Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island used to have native moose, bear, caribou, wolf, and other larger species. Due to hunting and habitat disruption these species are no longer found on the island. Some species common to P.E.I. are red foxes, coyote, blue jays, and robins. Skunks and raccoons are common non-native species. Species at risk in P.E.I. include piping plovers, american eel, bobolinks, little brown bat, and beach pinweed.
Posted By Gremelin Posted on January 19th, 2017 · Updated on July 14th, 2020
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