Tignish, Prince Edward Island Weather

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About Tignish, Prince Edward Island

Tignish is a locality in Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,800. Tignish is located at 46.9500°N, 64.0333°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: C0B.

Tignish occupies a singular position where the land meets the salt-heavy expanse of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It lies 64.4 km north-north-west of Summerside, PE (from Summerside, PE: bearing 343°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-east of Nail Pond. The terrain here is shaped by the Tignish River, which carves a quiet path through the landscape, drawing the eye toward the horizon where the sky often turns the color of a bruised plum at dusk. The air holds a persistent, crisp salinity, and the earth possesses a rich, dark density that seems to hold the memory of every tide that has ever nudged against its banks. The history of Tignish is rooted in the persistence of those who looked to the water for their livelihood, establishing an economy that has long leaned into the rhythms of the sea. Fishing remains a vital pulse, with boats navigating the local waters to bring in the day’s haul, a practice that defines the industry as much as the steady, seasonal toil of agriculture defines the surrounding fields. The life of the people here is measured by the turn of the seasons and the shifting demands of the harvest, ensuring that the work of the day leaves a tangible weight on the shoulders of those who keep the docks and farms active. A distinct cultural identity thrives in Tignish, marked by a sense of heritage that values the simple, enduring connections of a small, coastal life. The architecture and the layout of the streets reflect a practical, weathered beauty, serving as the backdrop for daily gatherings that have anchored the local experience for generations. While the pace of the day is dictated by the turning tide and the wind off the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the character of Tignish is defined by an understated strength, where the quietude of the landscape is matched only by the steady, focused resolve of its people.

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About This Tignish, Prince Edward Island Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tignish, 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 Tignish includes coordinates 46.950000°N, 64.033333°W, situated in Prince. Postal FSA: C0B. 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.