Medicine Hat, Alberta Weather
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About Medicine Hat, Alberta
Medicine Hat is a city in 12-5-W4, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of 63,271. Medicine Hat is located at 50.0408°N, 110.6767°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T1C.
Medicine Hat rests upon the high, sun-bleached expanse of the Scholten Hill, where the land opens wide to accommodate the vast, prairie sky. It lies 86.5 km west of Maple Creek, AB (from Maple Creek, AB: bearing 281°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-west of Dunmore. The South Saskatchewan River carves a slow, deliberate path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the pale gold of the long afternoons that define the local climate. Beyond the immediate rise of the hills, the landscape holds a quiet, austere beauty, particularly when the light at dusk turns the dry grasses into a shimmering, amber haze. Finns Lake sits tucked away in the distance, a modest anchor in a landscape that otherwise favors the dominance of the horizon. The economy of Medicine Hat grew from the earth itself, anchored by a history of harnessing the raw, subterranean energy that pulses beneath the surface. Industrial ambition here has long been fueled by the presence of natural gas, drawing those who sought to build a life out of the stubborn, resilient soil. Local industry maintains a steady hum, echoing the early days when the arrival of the railway transformed the settlement into a hub for trade and production. The people here possess a pragmatic endurance, finding a particular satisfaction in the work that keeps the region moving through the changing seasons. Cultural life in Medicine Hat moves with the steady, reliable heartbeat of a place that understands the value of its own traditions. Residents take pride in the landmarks that punctuate the skyline, often gathering near the riverbanks where the air feels cooler and the rush of water provides a constant, low-frequency music. Famous individuals, such as the storied journalist Trevor Herriot, have drawn inspiration from the raw clarity of the prairie environment, reflecting the intellectual rigor often found in those who grow up under such immense, unclouded skies. Everyday life here is defined by a sense of clarity, where the absence of clutter allows for a deeper appreciation of the quiet, deliberate pace of the passing days.
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| Location | Medicine Hat, 12-5-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50.040833°N, 110.676667°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T1C |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Medicine Hat, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Medicine Hat, 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 Medicine Hat includes coordinates 50.040833°N, 110.676667°W, situated in 12-5-W4. Postal FSA: T1C. 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.