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Shields, SK
Full City Profile · Saskatchewan
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
351
Population
1,218/sq mi density
$119,000
Median Income
$68,500 per capita
$448,000
Home Value
$840
Median Rent
11.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
289 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$119,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shields has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8218°N, 106.4018°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Shields has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").