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Weather & Climate in Benson, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,942 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Area | 312.2 sq mi (808.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4501°N, 103.0177°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Nov 11, 1998 | 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | 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 Wildfire Records (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").