Bluffton, Alberta Weather
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About Bluffton, Alberta
Bluffton is a hamlet in 31-43-2-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Bluffton is located at 52.7494°N, 114.2917°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4J.
Bluffton rests upon the quiet, rolling expanse of the Alberta landscape, where the Blindman River carves a deliberate path through the earth. It lies 48.6 km west of Ponoka, AB (from Ponoka, AB: bearing 280°T), and is situated 15.7 km west-south-west of Homeglen. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially at dusk when the low sun casts long, amber shadows across the fields, turning the stubble into a field of burnished copper. Beyond the immediate view, the land stretches toward Dick Lake, a presence that anchors the horizon and draws the eye toward the distant, hazy line where sky meets soil. It is a setting defined by the patient persistence of the river and the vast, unblinking light that defines the northern plains. Economic life in Bluffton maintains a steady connection to the surrounding agricultural fields, reflecting a history built on the resilience of those who first broke the sod of this heavy, dark earth. While the pace of modern days feels faster than in decades past, the people of Bluffton still observe the seasonal shifts that dictate the rhythms of planting and harvest. Further afield, the recreational appeal of Pigeon Lake Provincial Park serves as a seasonal destination for those seeking the stillness of the water, yet the local character remains defined by the quiet industry of the homestead. The legacy of the region persists in the sturdy architecture of the older buildings and the enduring silence that settles over the countryside once the day’s work concludes.
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| Location | Bluffton, 31-43-2-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.749444°N, 114.291667°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4J |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Bluffton, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bluffton, 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 Bluffton includes coordinates 52.749444°N, 114.291667°W, situated in 31-43-2-W5. Postal FSA: T4J. 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.