Westlock, Alberta Weather
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About Westlock, Alberta
Westlock is a town in 5-60-26-W4, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,921. Westlock is located at 54.1553°N, 113.8569°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T7P.
Westlock rests upon the expansive, open plains of Alberta, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the setting sun in a single, lingering gulp of amber light. It lies 35.8 km east of Barrhead, AB (from Barrhead, AB: bearing 84°T), and is situated 14.4 km west of Clyde. The Pembina River winds its course about 12 km away, carving a subtle path through the earth, while the still waters of Fernand Lake lie about 8 km away, offering a quiet mirror to the vast, shifting sky. The air here holds a crisp, honest weight, especially in the cooling hours of dusk when the shadows of grain elevators grow long and thin across the fields. Everything about the landscape feels grounded and clear, defined by the steady, unadorned presence of the land itself. The history of Westlock grew from the arrival of homesteaders who looked at the fertile soil and saw a future built upon the strength of their own hands. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, with the surrounding fields producing abundant crops that define the seasonal cycle of the region. Local industry sustains itself through a commitment to machinery and trade, supporting the farms that form the backbone of the region's prosperity. Men and women here work with a quiet diligence, their days marked by the mechanical hum of tractors and the seasonal necessity of the harvest, ensuring that the work of the past continues to sustain the present. Life in Westlock moves with a deliberate clarity, characterized by a social warmth that persists even through the long, bright stretches of winter. The people maintain a culture of self-reliance, finding connection in local gatherings and the shared tasks that define a rural existence. While the pace of daily life is steady, the community remains attentive to its own milestones and the small, meaningful landmarks that dot the local streets. There is a particular beauty in the way the town settles into the evening, with porch lights flickering on like distant stars against the darkening prairie, signaling a day well spent and a home kept warm.
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| Location | Westlock, 5-60-26-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 54.155278°N, 113.856944°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T7P |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Westlock, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Westlock, 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 Westlock includes coordinates 54.155278°N, 113.856944°W, situated in 5-60-26-W4. Postal FSA: T7P. 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.