Benson, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

116 Population 0/sq mi density
38°F Avg Temperature
Benson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)
Area312.2 sq mi (808.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates49.4501°N, 103.0177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Nov 11, 1998.

Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 98 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 97 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 97 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 97 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 93 km
1987 TEAL 1,470 99 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 95 km
1992 TEAL SLOUGH 1,215 99 km
2017 NDDLR FY17 RX HB 35 1,206 94 km
1997 HB 35 1,180 95 km
1992 THOMP LAKE 1,086 98 km
2006 RX-HFR-06-NORTHLOSTWOOD 1,085 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in

Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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