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Weather & Climate in Gainsborough, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gainsborough has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1776°N, 101.4500°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Wildfire History
20 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 | 93 km |
| 2005 | H RX 05 WILD | 5,644 | 94 km |
| 1986 | WILDERNESS | 5,615 | 94 km |
| 1997 | WILDERNESS | 5,556 | 94 km |
| 2005 | LOSTWOOD NON-NFP | 2,769 | 98 km |
| 2006 | HB 35 | 2,164 | 55 km |
| 2023 | NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN | 2,074 | 94 km |
| 2017 | NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE | 1,899 | 96 km |
| 2008 | POOL 326 | 1,805 | 85 km |
| 1993 | KRUSES | 1,802 | 99 km |
| 2016 | LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 | 1,802 | 97 km |
| 1990 | KRUSES | 1,619 | 99 km |
| 1986 | KRUSES | 1,615 | 100 km |
| 1996 | KRUSES | 1,516 | 100 km |
| 2003 | KRUSE | 1,507 | 100 km |
| 1987 | TEAL | 1,470 | 92 km |
| 2001 | HB 35 | 1,441 | 57 km |
| 2010 | ASPEN HFR | 1,333 | 94 km |
| 1992 | ASPEN | 1,328 | 94 km |
| 1990 | ASPEN | 1,303 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in |
Gainsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 2°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.7").