Buchanan, Ontario Weather
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About Buchanan, Ontario
Buchanan is a urban community in Wentworth, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Buchanan is located at 43.2347°N, 79.8936°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L9C.
Buchanan sits nestled near the Burlington Heights, where the land holds the quiet gravity of ancient geological shifts. It lies 4.4 km west-south-west of Hamilton, ON (from Hamilton, ON: bearing 255°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-north-west of Binbrook. The horizon here possesses a clarity that sharpens at dusk, turning the edges of the nearby trees into dark, jagged silhouettes against a pale, cooling sky. While the Welland River flows some 7 km away, its presence is felt in the moisture that clings to the air, settling over the soil like a thin, silver veil. Residents often find their way toward the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail, which lies 4 km from Buchanan, offering a path that cuts through the stillness of the terrain. The air carries a crisp, persistent weight, as if the land itself is exhaling the lingering chill of the season. History in Buchanan remains quiet, preferring the slow accumulation of days over the clamor of rapid expansion. Local industry has long moved in alignment with the land’s capacity, shifting from early agricultural roots toward a more measured, modern pace. Not far from the reach of the Christie Reservoir at 12 km, the character of the surrounding geography dictates the movement of the people, who favor the steady routines of work and maintenance. Even the distant, rhythmic rush of Washboard Falls, located 5 km away, seems to anchor the atmosphere, grounding the daily life of Buchanan in a persistent, natural hum. The community moves with a deliberate purpose, reflecting a temperament formed by the heavy, fertile earth and the steady, unyielding light of the Ontario sun.
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| Location | Buchanan, Wentworth, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.234722°N, 79.893611°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L9C |
| 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 Buchanan, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Buchanan, 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 Buchanan includes coordinates 43.234722°N, 79.893611°W, situated in Wentworth. Postal FSA: L9C. 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.