Claresholm, Alberta Weather
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About Claresholm, Alberta
Claresholm is a town in 26-12-27-W4, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,804. Claresholm is located at 50.0197°N, 113.5828°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T1H.
Claresholm rests upon the expansive reach of the southern plains, where the horizon pulls the eye toward an infinite, shifting light. It lies 35.4 km north-north-west of Fort Macleod, AB (from Fort Macleod, AB: bearing 339°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-south-east of Pulteney. The earth here holds a quiet gravity, defined by the long, thin shadows that stretch across the fields as the sun dips toward the edge of the world. While the Oldman River flows through the distance some 29 km away, the immediate terrain remains dominated by the open, austere beauty of the grasslands. To the west, the air carries a crisp, sharpened clarity, hinting at the presence of the distant high country, while Willow Creek Provincial Park, situated about 17 km away, offers a rare, sheltered refuge of green amidst the otherwise unrelenting expanse of the prairie. The history of Claresholm finds its roots in the expansion of the railway, which transformed the surrounding plains into a hub for trade and settlement. Agriculture continues to define the local economy, with grain elevators and sprawling farms marking the landscape as visible markers of the region’s enduring commitment to the land. Through the decades, the economy has diversified, incorporating aviation history and specialized services that support the modern needs of the rural population. The scent of dry grass and turned soil lingers in the air during harvest, a reminder of the industry that sustains Claresholm and keeps its people oriented toward the cycle of the seasons. Life in Claresholm moves with a deliberate, steady focus, shaped by the practical demands of a life lived beneath a vast, indifferent sky. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate a shared heritage, finding warmth in the communal spirit that persists even when the wind whistles sharply against the buildings. The town retains a grounded character, avoiding pretense in favor of a straightforward, honest engagement with the day. Whether one is watching the clouds gather over the plains or walking through the quiet streets, the atmosphere feels honest and unadorned, reflecting a people who have learned to thrive in the wide, open spaces of the high prairie.
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| Location | Claresholm, 26-12-27-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50.019722°N, 113.582778°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T1H |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Claresholm, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Claresholm, 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 Claresholm includes coordinates 50.019722°N, 113.582778°W, situated in 26-12-27-W4. Postal FSA: T1H. 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.