Melfort, Saskatchewan Weather
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About Melfort, Saskatchewan
Melfort is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It has a population of approximately 5,955. Melfort is located at 52.8563°N, 104.6100°W. It observes Central Standard Time — no DST (UTC−6). Postal code area: S6X.
Melfort sits upon the vast, open plains where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the sun each evening, leaving behind a sky bruised with deep purples and oranges. It lies 37.7 km west of Tisdale, SK (from Tisdale, SK: bearing 271°T), and is situated 13.9 km east-south-east of Beatty. The air here holds a crisp, clean clarity, carrying the scent of rich earth and distant harvest across a landscape that remains largely level and attentive to the changing seasons. Though the land is largely defined by its expansive fields, Mansell Lake lies about 4 km away, offering a quiet pause in the topography, while the Carrot River runs about 19 km away, carving a subtle path through the surrounding terrain. The light at dusk settles over Melfort with a heavy, golden stillness, highlighting the way the grass leans in unison toward the coming dark. Agriculture acts as the heartbeat of the local economy, with the surrounding fields providing the essential wealth that has sustained Melfort since its earliest days of settlement. The industry here is deeply rooted in the cultivation of grains and oilseeds, supported by infrastructure that processes and transports the bounty of the prairies to markets far beyond the local horizon. Melfort developed as a vital hub for farmers who looked to the rail lines and regional trade to build a future on the plains. The daily activity of the residents reflects a shared reliance on the land, where the mechanical hum of machinery during the peak of the season replaces the quietude of the long, frozen winters. The cultural character of Melfort is defined by a sturdy resilience and a commitment to the communal traditions that keep the spirit of the plains alive. Landmarks such as the local museum and community gathering spaces serve as centers for heritage, preserving the stories of the families who first broke the sod to establish their lives here. Public events bring a surge of energy to the streets, momentarily shifting the focus from the labor of the fields to the celebration of local achievement and shared history. In the quiet moments of a morning, one can sense the enduring pride of those who choose to live under this immense, unblinking sky, finding beauty in the stark simplicity of their surroundings.
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| Location | Melfort, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 52.856336°N, 104.609972°W |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time — no DST (UTC−6) |
| Postal FSA | S6X |
| Area Code | 306, 639 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Melfort, Saskatchewan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Melfort, Saskatchewan, 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 Melfort includes coordinates 52.856336°N, 104.609972°W. Postal FSA: S6X. Telephone area code: 306, 639. Timezone: Central Standard Time — no DST (UTC−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.