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Weather & Climate in Willow Creek No. 458, SK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Willow Creek No. 458 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,762 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,762 ft (842 m) |
| Area | 323.9 sq mi (838.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0009°N, 109.7328°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 16, 1994 | 27 km W of Chester, Montana | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana | M3.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana | M2.5 | 134 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | BLAINE C | 138,192 | 79 km |
| 2017 | EAST FORK | 21,165 | 86 km |
| 1984 | CENTENNIAL | 11,775 | 85 km |
| 2022 | EAGLE CREEK | 6,359 | 95 km |
| 1988 | LOSTCANYON | 4,532 | 89 km |
| 2014 | MIDDLE BLACK | 3,854 | 27 km |
| 2012 | OUTHOUSE | 3,179 | 49 km |
| 2012 | BIG STRETCH | 1,524 | 67 km |
| 1999 | SHIRLEY | 1,290 | 76 km |
| 2008 | MAGEE 2 | 1,210 | 87 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Willow Creek No. 458 has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.3").