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Weather & Climate in Rainy Lake 17A, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rainy Lake 17A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8584°N, 93.5805°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,376 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,376 | 78 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,051 | 83 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,615 | 74 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,230 | 93 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 1,096 | 86 km |
| 2004 | SECTION 33 WFU | 1,064 | 64 km |
| 2009 | HWY 72 EASTPOWERLINE | 811 | 75 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 799 | 94 km |
| 2007 | THE PITT FIRE | 745 | 86 km |
| 2009 | INDIAN PINES HWY 72 | 590 | 83 km |
| 2003 | BIG BOG | 503 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in |
Rainy Lake 17A has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 2°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").