Paxson, Alberta Weather
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About Paxson, Alberta
Paxson is a locality in 6-66-20-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Paxson is located at 54.6817°N, 113.0061°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T9S.
Paxson sits quietly within the expansive reach of the Alberta landscape, where the horizon pulls the sky low against the earth. It lies 18.3 km east-south-east of Athabasca, AB (from Athabasca, AB: bearing 102°T), and is situated 7.5 km south-west of Amber Valley. The terrain here holds a stillness that defines the days, marked by the proximity of Flat Lake just 7 km away and the persistent, hidden movement of the Tawatinaw River flowing 16 km distant. In the golden hour, the light stretches thin and pale across the fields, turning the stubble of the land into a brittle, glowing bronze that suggests the quiet endurance of the soil. The air carries a crisp, sharpened edge that hints at the coming winter, grounding the senses in a geography defined by wide, open spaces and the subtle shifting of shadows across the plains. The history of Paxson emerges from the practical efforts of those who cleared the brush and broke the heavy ground to build a life on the frontier. Local industry remains closely aligned with the cycles of the land, reflecting a heritage of agriculture that persists despite the changing demands of the modern world. Beyond the immediate fields, the influence of scientific study touches the vicinity through the Réserve nationale de faune de Meanook, located 24 km away, which serves as a silent guardian of the ecological health of the region. Paxson maintains a character shaped by these vast surroundings, where the focus stays on the immediate work of the season and the steady, reliable passage of the year.
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| Location | Paxson, 6-66-20-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 54.681667°N, 113.006111°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T9S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Paxson, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Paxson, 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 Paxson includes coordinates 54.681667°N, 113.006111°W, situated in 6-66-20-W4. Postal FSA: T9S. 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.