Rice Point, Prince Edward Island Weather
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About Rice Point, Prince Edward Island
Rice Point is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Rice Point is located at 46.1341°N, 63.2340°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: C1B.
Rice Point rests upon the edge of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where the land yields to the salt-heavy air and the rhythmic pull of the tides. It lies 14.1 km south-south-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 213°T), and is situated 10.3 km south of Cornwall. The landscape surrounding Rice Point carries a quiet austerity, defined by the proximity of the Tea Hill and the expansive, open horizon of the water. At dusk, the light here thins into a pale, bruised violet, catching the grasses that lean toward the shore as if listening for the sea. While the Clyde River runs about 7 km away and Lake Aberdeen lies about 10 km away, the immediate terrain of Rice Point remains defined by its coastal intimacy and the salt-crusted soil of the shoreline. Even the distant Parc national du Canada de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, situated about 33 km away, seems to share in the same cool, maritime stillness that settles over the fields after the sun retreats. The historical character of Rice Point is rooted in the steady, pragmatic labor of those who looked to the water and the earth for their sustenance. Agriculture and small-scale maritime activity have long shaped the local economy, keeping the pace of life attuned to the seasonal shifts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The community values a certain reticence, favoring the practical over the ornate in its architecture and daily routines. In the quiet hours of the morning, the air feels crisp and sharp, carrying the faint, bracing scent of brine that reminds one of the deep, cold currents just beyond the reach of the shore. Rice Point maintains a character of resilience, standing firm against the elements that have carved the coastline into its present form.
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| Location | Rice Point, Queens, Prince Edward Island |
| Coordinates | 46.134067°N, 63.233995°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | C1B |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Rice Point, Prince Edward Island Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rice Point, Prince Edward Island, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Rice Point includes coordinates 46.134067°N, 63.233995°W, situated in Queens. Postal FSA: C1B. Telephone area code: 782, 902. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.