Amherstburg, Ontario Weather
Amherstburg, 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, soil and crop conditions for Amherstburg in Essex.
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About Amherstburg, Ontario
Amherstburg is a town in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 23,524. Amherstburg is located at 42.1172°N, 83.0442°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N9V.
Amherstburg rests upon a flat, fertile expanse of southwestern Ontario where the horizon opens wide to capture the shifting amber light of the setting sun. It lies 21.0 km south-south-west of Windsor, ON (from Windsor, ON: bearing 191°T), and is situated 12.0 km south of LaSalle. The Canard River winds through the nearby lowlands about 7 km away, its current pulling softly against the heavy silt of the banks, while the quiet basin of International Lake lies about 6 km away to offer a reflective stillness to the surrounding fields. The air here holds a distinct, humid weight, carrying the scent of rich earth and the distant, cool breath of the water that shapes the local climate. Amherstburg maintains a character defined by its deep connections to the border and the legacy of its strategic position along the water. The local economy draws strength from its historical roots in maritime trade and military defense, leaving behind stone fortifications and heritage streets that remain active under the steady pace of daily life. Residents move through the day with a focused resolve, whether tending to the productive agricultural lands or engaging in the commerce that keeps the waterfront vibrant. In the quiet hours, the memory of past generations lingers in the architecture of the older districts, anchoring Amherstburg to a long history of resilience and steady growth.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.117222°N, 83.044167°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N9V |
| 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 Amherstburg, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Amherstburg, 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 Amherstburg includes coordinates 42.117222°N, 83.044167°W, situated in Essex. Postal FSA: N9V. 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.