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Weather & Climate in Torquay, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Torquay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1401°N, 103.4955°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota | M3.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota | M3.3 | 122 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: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE | 67,150 | 84 km |
| 2015 | LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 | 6,837 | 94 km |
| 1999 | OUTLOOK | 6,292 | 99 km |
| 2005 | H RX 05 WILD | 5,644 | 93 km |
| 1986 | WILDERNESS | 5,615 | 93 km |
| 1997 | WILDERNESS | 5,556 | 93 km |
| 1999 | ANTELOPE | 5,118 | 87 km |
| 2005 | LOSTWOOD NON-NFP | 2,769 | 97 km |
| 2021 | 13 MILE FIRE | 2,585 | 93 km |
| 2018 | MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE | 2,088 | 97 km |
| 2023 | NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN | 2,074 | 97 km |
| 2017 | NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE | 1,899 | 96 km |
| 2022 | MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN | 1,852 | 97 km |
| 1993 | KRUSES | 1,802 | 98 km |
| 2016 | LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 | 1,802 | 99 km |
| 1990 | KRUSES | 1,619 | 98 km |
| 1986 | KRUSES | 1,615 | 98 km |
| 1996 | KRUSES | 1,516 | 98 km |
| 2003 | KRUSE | 1,507 | 98 km |
| 1987 | TEAL | 1,470 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Torquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").