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Weather & Climate in Orkney No. 244, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orkney No. 244 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,871 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,871 ft (875 m) |
| Area | 297.3 sq mi (770.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1440°N, 107.9133°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jul 10, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana | M2.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 48 km E of Zortman, Montana | M2.5 | 141 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOWER BLACK COULEE (6,803 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | LOWER BLACK COULEE | 6,803 | 94 km |
| 2008 | KATHRYN | 3,971 | 82 km |
| 2008 | EAST UNIT CHARLIE | 1,911 | 83 km |
| 2002 | WHITEWATER | 1,755 | 62 km |
| 2022 | MTBWR-FY22-RX | 1,500 | 84 km |
| 2005 | BORDER | 1,409 | 58 km |
| 2010 | EAST BOWDOIN SU E F | 1,236 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Orkney No. 244 has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").