Climate profileCanada
Harris Sandhills National Wildlife Area
- Annual mean
- 4.1 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- June
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals722 m source elevationNASA POWER
Twelve-month climatology profile using NASA POWER representative coordinates for Saskatchewan
Great Sandhills National Wildlife Area Climate: Annual Temperature, Precipitation, and Wind Patterns
Comprehensive twelve-month climate normals for Great Sandhills National Wildlife Area based on the 1991 to 2020 period. This record displays average monthly minimums, maximums, and mean temperatures, alongside daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. Measurements are derived from a singular representative point to provide a consistent baseline for long-term atmospheric patterns within the Saskatchewan landscape.
Annual climate pattern
Long term climate normals tracking average monthly temperature ranges and precipitation rates
Great Sandhills National Wildlife Area Annual Climate And Monthly Temperature Patterns
Average monthly temperatures across Great Sandhills National Wildlife Area move from sub-zero winter minimums to warm summer peaks, mapping the twelve month thermal cycle at a representative coordinate. Alongside these temperature shifts, average daily precipitation rates vary across the calendar year based on historical NASA Power climatology records.
- Annual mean
- 5.8 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Coolest month
- January
- Wettest month
- June
Twelve-month climate
Compare long term temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours across the annual calendar cycle.
Great Sandhills National Wildlife Area Weather by Month: Complete Twelve Month Climate Normals
Analyzing twelve months of historical climate data reveals how average minimum and maximum temperatures shift alongside daily precipitation rates at a representative coordinate. Evaluating relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight duration across the entire year establishes a complete baseline for regional environmental research.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.4 °C-28.6° to 4.9° | 0.6 mm/day | 87.3% | 5 m/s | 8.3 hours |
| February | -6.6 °C-23.3° to 8.9° | 0.5 mm/day | 80.1% | 4.8 m/s | 9.8 hours |
| March | -0.4 °C-17.2° to 17.6° | 0.7 mm/day | 67.8% | 5.1 m/s | 11.6 hours |
| April | 6 °C-7.3° to 23.9° | 1.1 mm/day | 59.1% | 5 m/s | 13.6 hours |
| May | 12.3 °C-1.8° to 28.9° | 1.6 mm/day | 55.2% | 4.8 m/s | 15.3 hours |
| June | 17 °C4.5° to 31.8° | 2.8 mm/day | 57.6% | 4.5 m/s | 16.2 hours |
| July | 20.8 °C8.8° to 34.6° | 1.5 mm/day | 52.6% | 4.2 m/s | 15.8 hours |
| August | 19.7 °C7° to 34.6° | 1.4 mm/day | 52.4% | 4.1 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| September | 13.5 °C-0.6° to 30.8° | 1.1 mm/day | 57.2% | 4.5 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| October | 5.6 °C-8° to 23.6° | 0.8 mm/day | 66.3% | 4.9 m/s | 10.4 hours |
| November | -1.8 °C-15.3° to 12.8° | 0.6 mm/day | 76.8% | 5.1 m/s | 8.7 hours |
| December | -7.5 °C-22.8° to 5.6° | 0.6 mm/day | 83.7% | 5.1 m/s | 7.8 hours |
Compare two months
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
- Mean temperature
- January: -9.4 °C
- July: 20.8 °C
- Change from January to July: +30.2 °C
- Precipitation
- January: 0.6 mm/day
- July: 1.5 mm/day
- Change from January to July: +0.9 mm/day
- Daylight
- January: 8.3 hours
- July: 15.8 hours
- Change from January to July: +7.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing long-term monthly averages across temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration
Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Highlights for Great Sandhills National Wildlife Area
Calculated monthly normals reveal comparative highs and lows for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration across the sampled coordinate. These derived averages summarize annual patterns without reflecting weather extremes or local variations across the entire protected area.
- Warmest month
- July20.8 °C
- Coolest month
- January-9.4 °C
- Wettest month
- June2.8 mm/day
- Driest month
- February0.5 mm/day
- Most humid month
- January87.3%
- Windiest month
- March5.1 m/s
- Longest daylight
- June16.2 hours
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