Fort Albany, Ontario Weather
Fort Albany, Ontario — 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 Fort Albany in Cochrane.
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About Fort Albany, Ontario
Fort Albany is a locality in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Fort Albany is located at 52.2108°N, 81.6836°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0L.
Fort Albany rests low and quiet upon the banks of the Albany River, where the land meets the water in a long, muted horizon. It lies 93.7 km south-south-east of Attawapiskat, ON (from Attawapiskat, ON: bearing 147°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-west of Kashechewan. The air here holds a particular, sharp clarity, especially as the light begins to fail and the surface of the Albany River turns the color of hammered lead. The terrain is defined by the heavy, damp expanse of the north, where the earth seems to hold onto the memory of winter long after the thaw has begun. Only three kilometers away, the Old Fort Albany Wilderness Area offers a stretch of untamed ground that shifts with the seasons, grounding the life of Fort Albany in a stillness that feels both ancient and immediate. Historical accounts of Fort Albany trace back to its significance as a focal point for the fur trade, a legacy that shaped the early interactions between the local population and the incoming merchants. Today, the economy of Fort Albany remains closely tied to the land and the river, with many residents relying on traditional harvesting practices that have sustained families for generations. The daily life of Fort Albany moves in accordance with the seasonal migrations and the demands of the environment, a necessity that fosters a practical, resilient approach to the challenges of northern living. The cultural character of Fort Albany is rooted in a profound Indigenous heritage, visible in the persistence of language, local knowledge, and the transmission of skills between elders and the youth. Traditions are kept alive not through grand gestures, but through the quiet, consistent work of daily life and the seasonal gatherings that mark the passing of the year. While the reach of the outside world is felt, Fort Albany retains a distinct sense of self, shaped by the isolation of the landscape and the enduring strength of those who call the river’s edge their home.
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| Location | Fort Albany, Cochrane, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 52.210833°N, 81.683611°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0L |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Fort Albany, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort Albany, Ontario, 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 Fort Albany includes coordinates 52.210833°N, 81.683611°W, situated in Cochrane. Postal FSA: P0L. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
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.