Onion Lake, Saskatchewan Weather
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About Onion Lake, Saskatchewan
Onion Lake is a hamlet in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is classified as a town. Onion Lake is located at 53.7168°N, 110.0008°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: S9V.
Onion Lake sits amidst the vast, enduring expanse of the prairie landscape, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the setting sun. It lies 48.8 km north of Lloydminster, SK (from Lloydminster, SK: bearing 358°T), and is situated 12.1 km east of Tulliby Lake. The terrain here holds a quiet intensity, marked by the presence of John Lake just 3 km away, its surface often reflecting the pale, shifting blues of a sky that feels lower and heavier than elsewhere. Roughly 12 km distant, the North Saskatchewan River carves its path through the earth, a silent artery that has shaped the moisture and temperament of the soil for generations. When the light dips low at dusk, the grasses take on a metallic, gilded sheen, turning the flat plains into a shimmering sea of amber that vibrates with the cooling air. The history of Onion Lake is rooted in the deep, long-standing heritage of the Cree people, whose presence continues to define the cultural heart of the region. Life in Onion Lake moves with a deliberate weight, balanced between the demands of local agriculture and the shared responsibilities of a close-knit population. Beyond the immediate reach of the dwellings, the landscape opens toward Fort Pitt Provincial Park, located 21 km away, where the remnants of historical trade routes serve as a reminder of the frontier days. The economy remains pragmatic, focused on the land and the resources found within it, while the people maintain traditions that honor the past. Even on the coldest days, the air carries a crisp, clean clarity, and the persistent wind serves as a constant, restless companion to those who call Onion Lake home.
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| Location | Onion Lake, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 53.716755°N, 110.000788°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | S9V |
| Area Code | 306, 639 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Onion Lake, Saskatchewan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Onion Lake, 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 Onion Lake includes coordinates 53.716755°N, 110.000788°W. Postal FSA: S9V. Telephone area code: 306, 639. Timezone: Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −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.