Burlington, Ontario Weather
Burlington, 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 for Burlington in Halton.
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About Burlington, Ontario
Burlington is a city in Halton, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 186,948, Burlington is a major urban centre in Ontario. Burlington is located at 43.3701°N, 79.8140°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L7R.
Burlington rests upon the land near the Burlington Heights, where the earth holds the memory of ancient shifts and the quiet persistence of the horizon. It lies 14.1 km north of Hamilton, ON (from Hamilton, ON: bearing 9°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Oakville. The air here often carries a crisp clarity, particularly as the light softens against the rise of the landscape, casting long, deliberate shadows that define the terrain. While the Welland River runs about 23 km away, the local horizon is punctuated by the presence of Lake Medad, situated about 6 km from the heart of Burlington, and the distant, cooling influence of Borer's Falls, found about 13 km away. These features offer a subtle orientation to the land, grounding the visitor in a geography that feels both expansive and intimately held. Early settlement in Burlington grew from the necessity of transit and the promise of fertile soil, evolving from a modest collection of homesteads into a centre of commerce. The local economy has shifted over generations, moving from its agricultural roots toward a diverse professional and industrial base that supports the modern needs of the region. Today, Burlington maintains an industrious character, with businesses and services that reflect a steady, practical ambition. The pace of life here values the balance between purposeful work and the quiet intervals found at the end of a long day, when the sun dips low and the cooling atmosphere settles over the streets. Cultural life in Burlington finds expression in its public spaces and the gatherings that mark the passing seasons, reflecting the sensibilities of those who call the place home. Landmarks and community events provide anchor points for residents, ensuring that the character of Burlington remains distinct and well-defined. Among those who have emerged from this backdrop, the actor Jim Carrey is perhaps the most widely recognized individual associated with the region, having spent significant formative years here. Whether through the arts or the daily habits of its people, Burlington sustains a quiet identity, defined by a grounded sense of belonging that persists regardless of the changing world beyond its borders.
Live animated radar for Burlington and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Burlington, Halton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.37006°N, 79.81403°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L7R |
| 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 Burlington, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Burlington, 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 Burlington includes coordinates 43.370060°N, 79.814030°W, situated in Halton. Postal FSA: L7R. 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.