West River, Prince Edward Island Weather
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About West River, Prince Edward Island
West River is a community in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,473. West River is located at 46.1717°N, 63.2948°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: C1B.
West River emerges where the land yields to the tidal reaches of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, defined by a shoreline that holds the salt of the Atlantic. It lies 14.5 km west-south-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 238°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-west of Cornwall. The terrain here settles into a quiet composure, marked by the proximity of the Clyde River, which carves its path through the low-lying fields near the Tea Hill. At dusk, the light catches the estuaries, turning the water into a sheet of hammered silver that mirrors the fading sky. While the broader landscape remains grounded in the soil of the island, the presence of Lake Aberdeen, situated 12 km away, adds a freshwater stillness to the surrounding geography. Even the distant presence of Parc national du Canada de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, located 30 km from the banks, lends a sense of deep, protected expanse to the horizon. Life in West River follows the seasonal pulse of the tides and the long-standing traditions of those who have worked this earth for generations. The local economy persists in a steady alignment with the rhythms of the coastal environment, where the heritage of farming and maritime activity continues to shape the character of the day-to-day. There is a particular weight to the air here, heavy with the scent of damp loam and sea spray, which seems to slow the movement of anyone crossing its fields. The people of West River maintain a connection to the land that is quiet and deliberate, ensuring that the identity of the place remains fixed in its own geography. Beneath the surface of modern life, the history of this region persists in the way the fences follow the contours of the hills, proving that West River is defined by its endurance and its proximity to the water’s edge.
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| Location | West River, Queens, Prince Edward Island |
| Coordinates | 46.17168°N, 63.29479°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 West River, Prince Edward Island Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for West River, 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 West River includes coordinates 46.171680°N, 63.294790°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.