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Weather & Climate in Lake Alma No. 8, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Alma No. 8 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 303.3 sq mi (785.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0802°N, 104.2014°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 25, 2014 | 23 km N of Brockton, Montana | M3.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota | M3.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota | M3.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAGSTAFF HILL (9,129 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | FLAGSTAFF HILL | 9,129 | 75 km |
| 1999 | OUTLOOK | 6,292 | 48 km |
| 1999 | ANTELOPE | 5,118 | 51 km |
| 2021 | 13 MILE FIRE | 2,585 | 94 km |
| 2007 | W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B | 2,381 | 73 km |
| 2018 | MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE | 2,088 | 69 km |
| 2021 | HIGHWAY 16 NORTH | 2,069 | 100 km |
| 2022 | MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN | 1,852 | 68 km |
| 2008 | NORTH SOUTH LAKE CREEK SU A | 1,367 | 64 km |
| 2011 | W-RX-F EAST ML BRIGERMANN | 1,197 | 70 km |
| 2023 | MTMLR-HFR-FY23-RX | 1,128 | 82 km |
| 2007 | H-RX-F BRIGERMANN 2007 | 1,043 | 69 km |
| 2022 | MTMLR-FY22-RX-NORTHSHORE | 1,015 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Lake Alma No. 8 has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").