Buckhorn, Ontario Weather
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About Buckhorn, Ontario
Buckhorn is a compact rural community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Buckhorn is located at 44.5530°N, 78.3511°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K9L.
Buckhorn sits with a quiet permanence upon the shore of Pigeon Lake, anchored by the ancient, steady rise of the Frank Hill. It lies 28.0 km north of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 357°T), and is situated 10.4 km north of Curve Lake. The Mississagua River currents pull softly toward the horizon, reflecting the pale, bruised violet of the sky as dusk settles over the water. Nearby, the landscape holds the stillness of Wolf Island Provincial Park, where the trees stand in deep, shadowed ranks against the cooling air. The presence of Burleigh Falls, located only 12 km away, reminds those who watch the water of the constant movement inherent to this land. Life in Buckhorn follows the turning of the seasons, marked by the way the light catches the reeds along the shoreline or how the wind carries the scent of damp earth and pine. The history of Buckhorn is found in the persistent labor of those who settled near the water, turning the natural resources of the land into a livelihood. Local industry has long mirrored the surrounding wilderness, with an economy that balances the needs of the residents with the seasonal influx of visitors who come to witness the local beauty. Traditions here are quiet and practical, rooted in the shared knowledge of the terrain and the predictable patterns of the Mississagua River. Buckhorn maintains a distinct character, defined by the rugged silhouette of the Frank Hill and the way the community gathers to watch the ice break or the summer sun dip below the trees. There is a weight to the silence here, a quality of endurance that defines the day-to-day life of the people living under the wide, watchful eye of the northern sky.
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| Location | Buckhorn, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.55295°N, 78.35112°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 Buckhorn, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn includes coordinates 44.552950°N, 78.351120°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.