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Blackfalds is a town in 26-39-27-W4, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of 10,470. Blackfalds is located at 52.3783°N, 113.7961°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4M.
Blackfalds sits nestled within the rolling expanse of the Alberta parkland, marked by the steady currents of the Blindman River and the rising crest of the Church Hill. It lies 10.5 km south-south-west of Lacombe, AB (from Lacombe, AB: bearing 204°T), and is situated 12.2 km north of Red Deer. The land here gathers the horizon into a wide, quiet bowl, where the light at dusk clings to the grasses and turns the river water into a ribbon of hammered copper. Nearby, Blackfalds Lake mirrors the shifting clouds, while the distant woods of Aspen Beach Provincial Park offer a darker, cooler contrast to the open fields. The air carries the scent of damp earth and coming weather, a reminder that the terrain is always shifting beneath the weight of the seasons. The history of Blackfalds reflects the industrious spirit of those who first settled these plains, building a life from the soil and the proximity to the water. Modern life in Blackfalds balances this agricultural legacy with a steady, pragmatic economy that keeps the streets active and the houses well-tended. Residents move through their days with a clear purpose, whether gathering near the riverbanks or tending to the local amenities that define the daily experience. The quiet endurance of the original homesteaders still lingers in the way the local architecture sits firmly against the wind, grounding the presence of Blackfalds in a landscape that has seen generations come and go under the vast, unblinking sky.
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| Location | Blackfalds, 26-39-27-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.378333°N, 113.796111°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4M |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Blackfalds, Alberta, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Blackfalds includes coordinates 52.378333°N, 113.796111°W, situated in 26-39-27-W4. Postal FSA: T4M. Telephone area code: 403, 587, 780, 825, 368. Timezone: Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.