Big Cedar, Ontario Weather
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About Big Cedar, Ontario
Big Cedar is a community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Big Cedar is located at 44.5786°N, 78.1769°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K9L.
Big Cedar rests within a landscape defined by the resilient granite of the Canadian Shield and the quiet, persistent growth of mixed forests. It lies 33.3 km north-north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.0 km north-north-west of Juniper Island. The terrain here holds a particular quality of light at dusk, when the low sun catches the rough bark of hemlocks and pines, casting long, still shadows across the uneven ground. Only 3 km away, the waters of Julian Lake mirror the sky, while the nearby roar of Burleigh Falls carries on the wind, a constant reminder of the movement of water through this rocky basin. Further out, the Indian River traces its path 8 km from the site, and the protected expanse of Wolf Island Provincial Park sits 6 km distant, preserving the wild character of the surroundings. The history of Big Cedar reflects the broader shifts of the region, where the extraction of timber and the slow rise of seasonal recreation shaped the local economy. Life in Big Cedar moves in alignment with the changing seasons, marked by the arrival of migratory birds and the cooling air that settles in the hollows before winter. Residents and visitors alike navigate the rugged topography with a practical familiarity, finding value in the quietude that persists despite the proximity of popular summer destinations. The local character is defined by this balance, holding onto a modest, grounded presence while the water continues its slow, inevitable journey toward the horizon.
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| Location | Big Cedar, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.578611°N, 78.176944°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K9L |
| 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 Big Cedar, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Big Cedar, 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 Big Cedar includes coordinates 44.578611°N, 78.176944°W, situated in Peterborough. Postal FSA: K9L. 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.