Gimli, Manitoba Weather
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About Gimli, Manitoba
Gimli is a town in Manitoba, Canada. It has a population of approximately 6,569. Gimli is located at 50.6336°N, 96.9900°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R1A.
Gimli rests upon the western edge of Lake Winnipeg, where the horizon dissolves into a seamless meeting of water and sky. It lies 34.4 km south-south-east of Arborg, MB (from Arborg, MB: bearing 152°T), and is situated 2.8 km east of Aspen Park. The land here remains flat and open, defined by the vast, shifting temperament of the lake that dictates the mood of every season. A short distance away, the quiet waters of the Drunken River move with a sluggish, deliberate pace through the landscape, while the quietude of Camp Morton Provincial Park offers a sheltered reprieve from the expansive shoreline. When the sun hangs low, the light stretches across the surface of the water, turning the reeds and the pebbled beach into shades of bruised copper and deep, cooling slate. The history of Gimli reflects the resilience of those who arrived to carve a life from this demanding environment, establishing a foundation that persists in the architecture and the lingering echoes of the past. Fishing has long served as the primary pulse of the economy, with boats returning to the docks to unload their catches, a cycle that remains essential to the identity of the locale. Beyond the docks, the local industry has diversified, yet the connection to the water remains the primary anchor for commerce and trade. The air often carries the sharp, clean scent of the lake, a constant reminder of the industry that has sustained generations through the long, biting winters and the brief, brilliant summers. Cultural life in Gimli thrives through traditions that honor its deep roots, often gathering residents and visitors alike to celebrate the enduring heritage that defines the spirit of the shore. Landmarks rise against the sky, standing as silent sentinels that observe the daily movements of the people who walk the streets or wander toward the water’s edge. Events held throughout the year draw a steady stream of interest, bringing a sudden vitality to the streets that contrasts with the stillness of the surrounding landscape. Whether under the intensity of a midsummer afternoon or the muted, grey light of an autumn morning, the character of Gimli persists, grounded in the simple, honest reality of a life lived beside the water.
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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 | Gimli, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 50.633611°N, 96.99°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R1A |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Gimli, Manitoba Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gimli, 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 Gimli includes coordinates 50.633611°N, 96.990000°W. Postal FSA: R1A. 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.