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Weather & Climate in Bienfait, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.
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
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | 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 Wildfire Records (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").