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Weather & Climate in Buchanan, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buchanan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7038°N, 102.7556°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 14, 2010 | 2 km SW of Langenburg, Canada | M4.4 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada | M4.1 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada | M3.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jul 10, 1992 | 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada | M3.4 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Jan 15, 2011 | 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada | M3.1 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada | M2.8 | 131 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in |
Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -2°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").