McLennan, Alberta Weather
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About McLennan, Alberta
McLennan is a town in 32-77-19-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 695. McLennan is located at 55.7086°N, 116.9072°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8S.
McLennan sits amidst the vast, level expanse of the Peace Country, where the horizon stretches thin and taut against a sky that holds a pale, northern clarity. It lies 40.2 km north-west of High Prairie, AB (from High Prairie, AB: bearing 320°T), and is situated 12.6 km east of Donnelly. The air here carries a crisp, lingering edge, and when evening settles, the light turns a bruised violet that clings to the low-lying fields. Kimiwan Lake lies just 5 km away, its shallow basin acting as a magnet for migratory birds whose distant, rhythmic calls underscore the quiet of the prairie. Further out, the South Heart River winds through the landscape 19 km from the center, carving a slow path through the earth, while the protected woodlands of Winagami Lake Provincial Park sit 16 km away, offering a dense contrast to the open agricultural plains. The history of McLennan is rooted in the expansion of the railways, which brought a surge of industry to these remote northern reaches and established the settlement as a vital junction for trade and transport. Local life in McLennan maintains a direct connection to the seasonal cycles of grain and oilseed production, with the hum of machinery often rising to meet the wind during the long harvest days. While the pace of daily existence is dictated by the requirements of the land and the needs of the surrounding farms, the residents preserve a distinct character shaped by the resilience required to survive the deep, hushed winters. Modern life here acknowledges the legacy of the early rail workers and settlers, continuing to function as a pragmatic hub that serves the needs of the surrounding rural geography.
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| Location | McLennan, 32-77-19-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55.708611°N, 116.907222°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T8S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This McLennan, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for McLennan, 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 McLennan includes coordinates 55.708611°N, 116.907222°W, situated in 32-77-19-W5. Postal FSA: T8S. 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.