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Weather & Climate in Big Shell, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Big Shell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
0°F Jan (-18°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 34.0°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2017°N, 107.1328°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Nov 29, 2001 | 24 km SSW of Langham, Canada | M3.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in |
Big Shell has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 0°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").