Gainford, Alberta Weather
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About Gainford, Alberta
Gainford is a hamlet in 14-53-6-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gainford is located at 53.5869°N, 114.7881°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T0E.
Gainford rests amidst a quiet expanse of Alberta, where the horizon stretches wide enough to hold the weight of the changing seasons. It lies 42.3 km north-north-east of Drayton Valley, AB (from Drayton Valley, AB: bearing 18°T), and is situated 15.4 km east of Evansburg. The land here holds a sturdy, unassuming grace, defined by a terrain that slopes toward the distant Pembina River, which flows approximately 11 km away from the center of the settlement. To the northwest, the stillness of Dussault Lake settles about 5 km from the locality, reflecting the pale, expansive sky that dominates the view. In the autumn, the light turns a deep, bruised gold as it catches the dry grasses, casting long shadows that seem to anchor the earth against the coming frost. The history of Gainford took root along the railway, drawing strength from the steady industry of agriculture and the resourcefulness of those who settled the surrounding plains. Life in Gainford persists with a quiet resilience, moving forward through the cycles of planting and harvest that define the local economy. While the bustle of larger centers remains distant, the proximity of Pembina River Provincial Park, situated 14 km away, offers a reminder of the wilder, wooded corridors that persist beyond the tilled fields. Daily life here maintains a grounded focus, marked by the simple, enduring labor of a people who find their contentment in the predictable turn of the wind and the firm resistance of the soil beneath their boots.
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| Location | Gainford, 14-53-6-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53.586944°N, 114.788056°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T0E |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Gainford, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gainford, 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 Gainford includes coordinates 53.586944°N, 114.788056°W, situated in 14-53-6-W5. Postal FSA: T0E. 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.