Forestburg, Alberta Weather
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About Forestburg, Alberta
Forestburg is a village in 2-42-15-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 807. Forestburg is located at 52.5839°N, 112.0644°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T0C.
Forestburg sits upon the expansive, open horizon of the Alberta plains, where the sky claims more territory than the land itself. It lies 52.1 km north-east of Stettler, AB (from Stettler, AB: bearing 56°T), and is situated 11.9 km north-west of Galahad. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, sharpening the edges of grain elevators and power lines against a bruised, violet backdrop before the stars take hold. While the Battle River winds through the lower reaches of the local landscape, the terrain around Forestburg maintains a steady, resolute stillness, occasionally punctuated by the quiet presence of George Lake. The surrounding earth holds a firm, enduring quality, reflecting a history rooted in the extraction of coal and the persistence of dryland agriculture. Residents often find themselves drawn to the nearby Big Knife Provincial Park, where the topography shifts and deepens, offering a rugged contrast to the flatter fields that define the immediate horizon. Industry remains a central pulse for Forestburg, as the extraction of energy resources has long shaped the practical ambitions and daily labor of its people. Life here moves with the seasons, dictated by the turning of soil and the demanding cycles of harvest, yet there is a distinct pride found in the maintenance of local infrastructure and the quiet endurance of the village. The air often carries the scent of dry earth and distant machinery, a reminder of the industrial heritage that sustains the local economy. Even as modern demands press inward, Forestburg retains a grounded character, marked by a sturdy independence and a preference for clear, open spaces over the clutter of more crowded regions.
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| Location | Forestburg, 2-42-15-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.583889°N, 112.064444°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T0C |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Forestburg, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forestburg, 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 Forestburg includes coordinates 52.583889°N, 112.064444°W, situated in 2-42-15-W4. Postal FSA: T0C. 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.