Munson, Alberta Weather
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About Munson, Alberta
Munson is a village in 15-30-20-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 170. Munson is located at 51.5633°N, 112.7383°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T1P.
Munson sits amidst the expansive, open-sky prairie of Alberta, where the horizon claims more authority than any man-made structure. It lies 11.1 km north of Drumheller, AB (from Drumheller, AB: bearing 353°T), and is situated 11.0 km south of Morrin. The land around Munson carries the quiet weight of the plains, punctuated by the distinct rise of Flagpole Hill which serves as a landmark for the surrounding fields. While the Red Deer River carves its path about 10 km away, the moisture in the air here feels thin and crisp, carrying the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed grain. To the north, the Michichi Reservoir lies about 15 km away, offering a rare stillness in the basin, while the rugged terrain of Midland Provincial Park waits about 10 km away. At dusk, the light stretches long and thin across the stubble of the fields, turning the grasses into a pale, glowing amber that seems to hold the heat of the day long after the sun has slipped beneath the edge of the world. History in Munson remains rooted in the hard-won gains of agricultural labor and the early rail lines that once dictated the pulse of the prairies. The local economy continues to draw its strength from the surrounding farmland, reflecting a way of life that values the steady, repetitive work of the seasons. People here move with a deliberate purpose, their days governed by the needs of the land and the endurance of machinery. Even now, the quiet character of Munson lingers in the way the wind moves unobstructed across the empty lots, a reminder that the prairie is not merely a backdrop, but the primary force that shapes the resilience of those who choose to stay.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Munson, 15-30-20-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.563333°N, 112.738333°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 Munson, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Munson, 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 Munson includes coordinates 51.563333°N, 112.738333°W, situated in 15-30-20-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.