Vermilion, Alberta Weather
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About Vermilion, Alberta
Vermilion is a town in 32-50-6-W4, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,948. Vermilion is located at 53.3547°N, 110.8528°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T9X.
Vermilion rests upon the expansive, open plains where the horizon pulls the sky down to meet the earth in a clean, sharp line. It lies 55.3 km west of Lloydminster, AB (from Lloydminster, AB: bearing 279°T), and is situated 10.2 km west of Borradaile. The Vermilion River carves a quiet, persistent path through the terrain, its current acting as a slow pulse against the deep, dark soil of the region. During the long, slanted light of dusk, the shadows of the grasses stretch across the fields, catching the amber glow that defines the local atmosphere. Nearby, Vermilion Park Lake offers a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds, while the nearby Vermilion Provincial Park provides a sheltered pocket of growth amidst the broader, windswept vista. The settlement grew from the necessity of the land, drawing strength from the rich potential of the surrounding fields. Agriculture remains the primary engine of the local economy, with the rhythm of the seasons dictating the urgency of the work. Farmers monitor the changing color of the crops as they ripen under the high sun, a practice that has anchored the livelihoods of families for generations. Education also plays a vital role, as the presence of Lakeland College provides a center for agricultural and environmental study, ensuring that the next generation remains connected to the technical and practical demands of the land. Life in Vermilion moves with the deliberate weight of people who understand the value of a day’s labor. The air here holds a crisp, honest clarity, especially when the wind shifts to signal a change in the weather. Residents often gather for events that honor their shared history, finding common ground in the traditions of the harvest and the seasonal cycles of the plains. While the pace feels steady and grounded, there is an enduring sense of space that encourages a particular kind of quiet reflection, one found only where the sky is vast enough to contain every thought.
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| Location | Vermilion, 32-50-6-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53.354722°N, 110.852778°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T9X |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Vermilion, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Vermilion, 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 Vermilion includes coordinates 53.354722°N, 110.852778°W, situated in 32-50-6-W4. Postal FSA: T9X. 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.