Brandon, Manitoba Weather
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About Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is a city in Manitoba, Canada. It has a population of 51,313. Brandon is located at 49.8469°N, 99.9522°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R7B.
The prairie horizon stretches wide and unencumbered over Brandon, where the sky claims more than its fair share of the view. It lies 33.8 km north-east of Souris, MB (from Souris, MB: bearing 41°T), and is situated 11.8 km north-north-west of Brandon Hills. The Assiniboine River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its currents dark and steady as they move past the banks. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the Brandon Hills rise as a subtle interruption to the flatness, grounding the skyline with their quiet, earthen weight. When the sun hangs low, the light catches the dust of the valley, casting long, bruised shadows that stretch toward Lake Percy, which sits tucked away just a few kilometres distant. Founding narratives for Brandon begin with the arrival of the railway, a steel pulse that quickened the heart of the settlement and drew people to the river’s edge. Early settlers recognized the utility of the Assiniboine River for transport and survival, building their lives where the water met the fertile plains. The growth of Brandon followed the tracks, expanding outward in a grid that acknowledges the necessity of trade and arrival. As the years settled into decades, the initial camps and temporary structures gave way to permanent brick and mortar, establishing a sturdy persistence that defines the character of the site. Agriculture remains the primary engine of the local economy, with the surrounding fields and processing facilities anchoring Brandon to the land’s seasonal cycle of harvest and growth. The industry here is defined by the rhythm of the soil, supporting a regional hub that provides essential goods and services to the wider expanse of the plains. Brandon serves as a central clearinghouse for the region, where the business of grain and livestock flows alongside the daily commerce of a working population. Even on the busiest afternoons, the air carries a faint, dry scent of chaff and earth, a reminder of the primary labor that sustains the life of the place. Cultural life in Brandon finds its footing at Brandon University, where the pursuit of knowledge acts as a steadying force for the next generation. The community gathers for major annual events that punctuate the calendar, drawing visitors to the grounds and ensuring that the local spirit remains vibrant despite the vastness of the surrounding space. Grand Valley Provincial Park offers a retreat into the natural world, providing a sanctuary for those who seek the quietude of the riverbanks and the stillness of the trees. Notable figures, including the acclaimed author Margaret Laurence, have emerged from the influence of this landscape, their work carrying the clear, sharp clarity of the prairie air.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Brandon, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 49.846944°N, 99.952222°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R7B |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Brandon, Manitoba Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Brandon, Manitoba, 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 Brandon includes coordinates 49.846944°N, 99.952222°W. Postal FSA: R7B. Telephone area code: 204, 431. Timezone: Central Time (UTC−6 / −5).
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.