Cataract, Ontario Weather
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About Cataract, Ontario
Cataract is a compact rural community in Peel, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cataract is located at 43.8239°N, 80.0228°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L7K.
Cataract clings to the high, rugged edges of the Devils Pulpit, where the land breaks sharply to accommodate the persistent course of the Credit River. It lies 25.9 km north-west of Brampton, ON (from Brampton, ON: bearing 306°T), and is situated 13.9 km west-south-west of Caledon. The air here holds a crisp, mineral edge, carrying the scent of damp limestone and the faint, rhythmic rush of water navigating the uneven terrain. Sunlight catches the steep slopes at dusk, turning the exposed rock into a bruised, shifting copper that contrasts against the deep, verdant shadows of the valley. Only two kilometers away, Green Lake rests in a quiet hollow, its surface a dark mirror that captures the stillness of the surrounding woods, offering a reprieve from the kinetic energy of the nearby riverbanks. The history of Cataract remains anchored to the power of the water and the demanding nature of the escarpment that defines its borders. Industrial remnants speak to a time when the flow of the Credit River provided the kinetic force necessary to drive local mills and sustain a small but industrious population. Today, the pace of life in Cataract favors the deliberate and the observational, with residents moving through the landscape with a respect for the steep climbs and the hidden hollows. Beyond the seasonal cycles of the forest, the identity of Cataract is found in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants, who maintain a life that respects the verticality of the terrain and the unchanging presence of the water.
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| Location | Cataract, Peel, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.823889°N, 80.022778°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L7K |
| 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 Cataract, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cataract, 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 Cataract includes coordinates 43.823889°N, 80.022778°W, situated in Peel. Postal FSA: L7K. 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.