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Weather & Climate in Macoun, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macoun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3157°N, 103.2628°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota | M3.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota | M3.3 | 141 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: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 | 6,837 | 94 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 | 99 km |
| 2006 | HB 35 | 2,164 | 99 km |
| 2023 | NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN | 2,074 | 98 km |
| 2017 | NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE | 1,899 | 98 km |
| 1987 | TEAL | 1,470 | 96 km |
| 2010 | ASPEN HFR | 1,333 | 99 km |
| 1992 | ASPEN | 1,328 | 99 km |
| 1990 | ASPEN | 1,303 | 99 km |
| 2003 | ASPEN | 1,294 | 99 km |
| 1996 | ASPEN | 1,273 | 99 km |
| 1992 | TEAL SLOUGH | 1,215 | 96 km |
| 2007 | SOUTH CENTRAL CORE | 1,196 | 98 km |
| 1992 | N ELBOW L | 1,189 | 96 km |
| 2001 | SC CORE | 1,173 | 98 km |
| 1995 | S CENTRAL C | 1,173 | 98 km |
| 1995 | N ELBOW LAKE | 1,166 | 96 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) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
Macoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.6").