Donalda, Alberta Weather
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About Donalda, Alberta
Donalda is a village in 6-42-18-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 226. Donalda is located at 52.5836°N, 112.5742°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4V.
Donalda rests upon the high, open expanse of the Alberta plains, anchored by the prominent rise of Boss Hill. It lies 30.2 km north-north-east of Stettler, AB (from Stettler, AB: bearing 17°T), and is situated 30.8 km north of Botha. The horizon here is vast and unyielding, defined by a clarity of light that turns the prairie grasses into pale gold under the long, low sun of autumn. While the Battle River carves its path through the deeper coulees some 13 km away, the immediate surroundings of Donalda remain defined by the stillness of the open sky and the quiet endurance of the soil. To the north, the waters of Mazy Lake sit 11 km distant, reflecting the passing clouds in a landscape that feels both ancient and exposed, where the wind carries the scent of dry earth and coming frost. The history of Donalda is rooted in the steady labor of those who settled this high ground, building a life from the cultivation of the surrounding fields. Economic activity in Donalda remains tied to the cycles of agriculture, a practice that demands patience and a keen eye for the shifting seasons. The character of the people is reflected in the maintenance of local traditions, which provide a steady anchor against the isolation of the plains. For those seeking the outdoors, the recreation found at Rochon Sands Provincial Park, situated 25 km away, offers a brief respite, yet the heart of Donalda stays here, among the grain elevators and the quiet streets where the evening air settles with a crisp, cooling weight.
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| Location | Donalda, 6-42-18-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.583611°N, 112.574167°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4V |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Donalda, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Donalda, 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 Donalda includes coordinates 52.583611°N, 112.574167°W, situated in 6-42-18-W4. Postal FSA: T4V. 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.