Virden, Manitoba Weather
Virden, Manitoba — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Virden in 22-10-26-W.
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About Virden, Manitoba
Virden is a town in 22-10-26-W, Manitoba, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,118. Virden is located at 49.8508°N, 100.9317°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R0M.
Virden sits upon the vast, open expanse of the prairies, defined by the quiet prominence of Boss Hill rising against a sky that seems to hold more light than the earth below. It lies 54.8 km west-north-west of Souris, MB (from Souris, MB: bearing 299°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-south-east of Harmsworth. The Assiniboine River winds its way through the landscape about 5 km from the center, carving a path through the soil that has long dictated the movement of both water and life. To the west, the horizon stretches wide and uncluttered, while the presence of Whites Lake just 9 km away offers a subtle shift in the terrain, a point of reflection in the dry, golden grasses. Even at a distance of 25 km, Oak Lake Provincial Park exerts a quiet influence on the surroundings, grounding the local geography in a series of natural basins that catch the wind and hold the evening shadows. When the sun begins to sink, the low-angled light turns the fields into a palette of copper and bronze, emphasizing the depth of the horizon and the stillness of the air that settles over the plains. Settlement in Virden grew from the early necessity of the railway and the push to cultivate the fertile, dark earth, establishing a base that remains vital to the regional economy today. The extraction of oil has long served as a primary industrial engine, bringing a steady, mechanical pulse to the surroundings that complements the cycles of large-scale agriculture. This dual identity—the quiet patience of farming and the industrial persistence of the oil patch—shapes the way Virden functions, creating a grounded, practical atmosphere where the work is often done before the day is fully bright. The architecture of the streets reflects this history, with sturdy buildings that have weathered decades of sharp winters and heavy summers, keeping a steady watch over the daily commerce of the people who live and work here. The cultural character of Virden reveals itself in the persistence of local traditions and a quiet pride in the resilience required to thrive in such an expansive environment. Residents often gather for events that highlight the intersection of rural life and modern ambition, maintaining a social life that is as straightforward and honest as the landscape itself. While many individuals have contributed to the life of the region, the true mark of Virden is found in the collective habit of looking forward, whether that means adapting to changes in the agricultural market or supporting local sports and community gatherings. In the quiet hours of the morning, when the mist lingers near the distant riverbeds, there is a clear sense that Virden exists as a waypoint of substance, built by those who find beauty in the sheer, unadorned scale of the prairie horizon.
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| Location | Virden, 22-10-26-W, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 49.850833°N, 100.93167°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R0M |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Virden, Manitoba Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Virden, 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 Virden includes coordinates 49.850833°N, 100.931670°W, situated in 22-10-26-W. Postal FSA: R0M. 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.