Winters are cold. Temperature averages have been as low as
-40� C because of the freezing cold Arctic air masses.
Average high is -8 degrees C and the low is -19 deg. C. In the winter the strong winds result in very cold temperatures with an added windchill. Winter blizzards ( storms with winds and blowing snow) can last for many hours. It is not uncommon for it to snow in late spring and in late summer. | |
The province receives plenty of sunshine. Summers are hot and dry in southern Saskatchewan, Summer temperatures can range from about 10� C (50� F) to a maximum of 43� C (110� F). | |
The amount of rainfall varies from about 300 mm (about 12 in) to 430 mm (17 in), with the driest part being in the southwest and far north. |
check the weather forecast for: Estevan Weyburn Regina Swift Current Moose Jaw Yorkton Saskatoon Melfort Prince Albert North Battleford La Ronge Uranium City |