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Yorkton, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.2 /5.0
B Good
16,280 Population 1,165/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $47,760 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yorkton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density1,165/sq mi
Coordinates51.2167°N, 102.4677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 11, 2021.

Apr 14, 2010 2 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.4 66 km
Feb 1, 2012 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.1 65 km
Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 74 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 86 km
Sep 5, 2016 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.8 68 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 87 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 78 km
Jan 15, 2011 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada M3.1 58 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Yorkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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