Bienfait, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.0 /5.0

B Good

668 Population 566/sq mi density

$88,000 Median Income $58,600 per capita

$200,000 Home Value

$1,100 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent

39°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$88,000 median income, 13.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$200,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bienfait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	38.9°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,900 ft (579 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	566/sq mi
Coordinates	49.1430°N, 102.8050°W
Timezone	America/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Nov 11, 1998	10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota	M3.5	112 km
Sep 28, 2012	22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota	M3.3	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2024	WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE	67,150	89 km
2015	LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015	6,837	60 km
2005	H RX 05 WILD	5,644	60 km
1986	WILDERNESS	5,615	60 km
1997	WILDERNESS	5,556	60 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	87 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	66 km
2006	HB 35	2,164	61 km
2023	NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN	2,074	64 km
2017	NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE	1,899	64 km
2016	LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016	1,802	67 km
1993	KRUSES	1,802	67 km
1990	KRUSES	1,619	68 km
1986	KRUSES	1,615	68 km
1996	KRUSES	1,516	68 km
2003	KRUSE	1,507	68 km
1987	TEAL	1,470	61 km
2001	HB 35	1,441	62 km
2010	ASPEN HFR	1,333	64 km
1992	ASPEN	1,328	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
November	24°F (-4°C)	0.6 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	0.6 in

Bienfait has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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