Atikokan, Ontario Weather
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About Atikokan, Ontario
Atikokan is a suburban community in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,642. Atikokan is located at 48.7583°N, 91.6133°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: P9A.
Atikokan sits nestled within a rugged expanse of the Canadian Shield, defined by the persistent flow of the Atikokan River. It lies 72.8 km south of Ignace, ON (from Ignace, ON: bearing 178°T), and is situated 59.8 km east of Seine River Village. The landscape here holds a quiet intensity, where the light at dusk catches the edges of the dark, dense boreal forest and turns the water of the nearby Wetfoot Lake into a mirror of polished obsidian. The terrain is marked by ancient stone and deep-rooted pine, creating a physical presence that feels both formidable and enduring against the northern sky. The history of Atikokan is deeply marked by the extraction of resources, as the earth here was long sought for the iron ore hidden beneath its surface. This industrial past helped shape the local economy, transitioning from the heavy weight of mining operations to a modern reliance on forestry and a service sector that supports the surrounding wilderness. Life in Atikokan carries the steady, industrious pulse of a place that understands the necessity of work, where the sharp, clean scent of cedar often hangs in the air after a rain, grounding the daily routines of its people in the reality of the woods. Cultural life in Atikokan finds its expression in a profound connection to the surrounding wild, particularly during the transitions of the seasons. Visitors often travel to witness the power of Valerie Falls, where the water surges with a constant, rhythmic force that seems to dictate the pace of the landscape itself. The people of Atikokan maintain a character shaped by the vast distances of the north, fostering a resilient spirit that values independence and a close, observant relationship with the natural world that presses in on all sides.
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| Location | Atikokan, Rainy River, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 48.758333°N, 91.613333°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | P9A |
| 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 Atikokan, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Atikokan, 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 Atikokan includes coordinates 48.758333°N, 91.613333°W, situated in Rainy River. Postal FSA: P9A. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. 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.