Deloraine, Manitoba

Deloraine
Location of Deloraine in Manitoba

Deloraine is a farming town in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is situated near the Turtle Mountains in the southwestern corner of the province. Located in the Westman Region, the town is 100 kilometres south of Brandon, the region's largest centre. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Winchester.

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History

Tourism

Tourism is a big part of Deloraine's economy. The tourist booth, located in the downtown area, is the starting point for many interesting outings and family journeys. Lakes in the local area offer recreational activities and fun for the whole family. The beauty of the surrounding countryside provides endless opportunity for country picnics and hiking in the summer, or cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Fishing and hunting are also popular in season.

Attractions

Climate

Climate data for Deloraine
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 7.8
(46.0)
16.5
(61.7)
21.7
(71.1)
35
(95)
41.1
(106.0)
37.5
(99.5)
40.6
(105.1)
38.5
(101.3)
38.3
(100.9)
32
(90)
21.1
(70.0)
16.1
(61.0)
41.1
(106.0)
Average high °C (°F) −9.7
(14.5)
−6.7
(19.9)
0.6
(33.1)
11.2
(52.2)
19.3
(66.7)
23.5
(74.3)
26.1
(79.0)
25.4
(77.7)
18.6
(65.5)
11.5
(52.7)
0.3
(32.5)
−7.9
(17.8)
9.3
(48.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −15.5
(4.1)
−12.2
(10.0)
−4.7
(23.5)
4.9
(40.8)
12.6
(54.7)
17.1
(62.8)
19.5
(67.1)
18.5
(65.3)
12.2
(54.0)
5.4
(41.7)
−4.5
(23.9)
−13.2
(8.2)
3.3
(37.9)
Average low °C (°F) −21.3
(−6.3)
−17.6
(0.3)
−9.9
(14.2)
−1.3
(29.7)
5.8
(42.4)
10.6
(51.1)
12.8
(55.0)
11.6
(52.9)
5.7
(42.3)
−0.9
(30.4)
−9.2
(15.4)
−18.5
(−1.3)
−2.7
(27.1)
Record low °C (°F) −43.3
(−45.9)
−46.1
(−51.0)
−39.4
(−38.9)
−31.1
(−24.0)
−10
(14)
−3.3
(26.1)
−1.1
(30.0)
−3
(27)
−7.8
(18.0)
−21
(−6)
−33.3
(−27.9)
−41.5
(−42.7)
−46.1
(−51.0)
Precipitation mm (inches) 19.6
(0.772)
14.3
(0.563)
24.4
(0.961)
33.8
(1.331)
49.9
(1.965)
85.3
(3.358)
67.4
(2.654)
58.5
(2.303)
51.2
(2.016)
33.9
(1.335)
20.6
(0.811)
19.3
(0.76)
478.1
(18.823)
Source: Environment Canada[1]

Noteworthy Inhabitants

Demographics

As of 1996, population 1040 (Males 465, Females 575)

Breakdown by age

References

  1. ^ Environment Canada - Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 13 April 2011

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