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Weather & Climate in Old Post No. 43, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Old Post No. 43 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 678.6 sq mi (1,757.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2192°N, 106.2241°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LANGEN (6,585 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | LANGEN | 6,585 | 74 km |
| 2017 | FOUR BUTTES | 1,711 | 76 km |
| 2005 | BORDER | 1,409 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Old Post No. 43 has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").