Hamlet, Alberta Weather
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About Hamlet, Alberta
Hamlet is a locality in 26-25-24-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Hamlet is located at 51.1608°N, 113.2494°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T1P.
The horizon stretches wide and unburdened around Hamlet, where the earth meets an expansive sky that holds the pale, golden light of late afternoon. It lies 50.0 km south-west of Drumheller, AB (from Drumheller, AB: bearing 228°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-west of Rockyford. The terrain near Monument Hill remains defined by the quiet persistence of the prairie, a landscape where the air carries the scent of dry grass and the distant, cooling influence of the Rosebud River, which flows through the region some 15 km away. To the north, the surface of Barnett Lake settles into a glassy stillness about 10 km from the center of Hamlet, reflecting the changing moods of the clouds. The land here does not demand attention with sudden drama; instead, it offers a steady, flat endurance that forces the eye to appreciate the subtle shifts in color across the plains as the sun begins its slow descent. History in this region is grounded in the labor of those who turned the sod, establishing an economy rooted firmly in agricultural production and the steady management of the surrounding fields. While the distance to Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park—roughly 39 km away—provides an accessible escape for those seeking the shelter of river-valley trees, the daily life of Hamlet focuses on the practicalities of harvest and the maintenance of local homesteads. The character of the people reflects this environment, favoring a directness and a quiet resilience that mirror the open, exposed nature of the terrain. Even as the seasons cycle through the biting cold of winter and the sudden, vibrant growth of spring, the people maintain a focus on the immediate needs of the land, keeping their traditions as functional and enduring as the soil itself.
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| Location | Hamlet, 26-25-24-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.160833°N, 113.249444°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T1P |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Hamlet, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hamlet, 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 Hamlet includes coordinates 51.160833°N, 113.249444°W, situated in 26-25-24-W4. Postal FSA: T1P. 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.