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Weather & Climate in Poplar Valley No. 12, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poplar Valley No. 12 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (884 m) |
| Area | 295.5 sq mi (765.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1488°N, 105.8089°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.
| Feb 25, 2014 | 23 km N of Brockton, Montana | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 13-20 (8,372 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | HIGHWAY 13-20 | 8,372 | 95 km |
| 2018 | BUFFALO PASTURE | 7,624 | 100 km |
| 2003 | GREYBULL | 7,229 | 100 km |
| 1988 | LANGEN | 6,585 | 86 km |
| 1999 | OUTLOOK | 6,292 | 80 km |
| 2006 | BUFFALO RANCH | 5,206 | 98 km |
| 2020 | BULL | 3,428 | 90 km |
| 2022 | BLISTER | 3,298 | 81 km |
| 2017 | FOUR BUTTES | 1,711 | 58 km |
| 2006 | TOAVS | 1,503 | 95 km |
| 2005 | BORDER | 1,409 | 99 km |
| 2006 | R.TOAVS | 1,290 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Poplar Valley No. 12 has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").