Climate
The weather in Humboldt is generally dry and sunny. Summer daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 35° C and the evenings can be cool. Winter temperatures range from 5°C to -30°C.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temperature
Daily Average (°C)	-17.4	-14.1	-7.0	3.3	10.6	15.2	17.4	16.5	10.7	4.2	-6.8	-15.1
Daily Maximum (°C)	-12.4	-9.3	-2.2	8.8	17.1	21.5	23.9	23.1	16.8	9.7	-2.6	-10.5
Daily Minimum (°C)	-22.5	-18.8	-11.7	-2.3	4.0	8.9	10.9	9.8	4.6	-1.3	-11.0	-19.7
Precipitation
Rainfall (mm)	0.1	0.9	2.4	16.3	41.9	64.8	79.3	51.0	36.4	18.5	1.8	0.4
Snowfall (cm)	14.8	7.0	11.3	6.8	1.5	0	0	0	1.0	5.2	11.4	14.7
Total Precipitation (mm)	14.9	7.9	13.8	23.1	43.4	64.8	79.3	51.0	37.4	23.7	13.3	15.1

Source: Environment Canada (http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca)

Currency Exchange
The currency system is based on Canadian dollars and cents. US currency can be exchanged at any bank, credit union or trust company. Most businesses accept US currency at the current exchange rate.

GST/PST
A federal tax of 5% is levied on all goods and services. A provincial tax of 5% is assessed on all goods with the exception of food, restaurant meals and children's clothing.

Holidays (2012)

January 1	New Years Day
February 20	Family Day
April 6	Good Friday
April 9	Easter Monday
May 21	Victoria Day
July 1	Canada Day
August 6	Saskatchewan Day
September 3	Labour Day
October 8	Thanksgiving Day
November 11	Remembrance Day
December 25	Christmas Day
December 26	Boxing Day

Liquor Laws
The minimum age for consumption of alcohol in Saskatchewan is 19 years. Alcohol, beer and wine are sold in government liquor stores and three other locations in the city.

Location
Elevation    548.60 m
Latitude     52° 16' N
Longitude   105° 7' W

Population
The population of the City of Humboldt is 6,526.


Time
Saskatchewan observes Central Standard Time year round.

Transportation

Airport - The Humboldt Airport, which allows for daytime and nighttime landing, is located one mile south of the city limits. The airport has a rotating non-directional beacon and is fully lighted. Planes landing at the airport can be tied down. On-site fuel is available to all small engine planes landing and taking off on the 760 metre (one-half mile) paved landing strip.

For more information about the airport, please call 306-682-2531.

Air Service - The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is located 15 minutes from Saskatoon's City Centre. Saskatoon is located 113 km east of Humboldt on Hwy #5. There are numerous daily arrivals and departures to many Canadian, American and International locations.

Air Canada - 1-888-247-2262
WestJet - 1-888-937-8538

Bus - The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) provides service from Humboldt to Saskatoon, Melfort, Prince Albert, Regina, Yorkton and various other communities. Please visit the STC website for the most current schedule, list of fares, and parcel express information. www.stcbus.com 

Contact the Humboldt bus depot at 306-682-2344 or STC at 1-800-663-7181.

Rail - VIA Rail trains arrive and depart three times per week from the Saskatoon Train Station located 15 minutes from Saskatoon's City Centre. Saskatoon is located 113 km west of Humboldt on Hwy #5.

Taxi Service - Humboldt has two taxi companies to serve your needs.

Al's Taxi - (306) 231-8555
City Taxi & Delivery - (306) 231-8600