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Clachan is a locality in Kent; Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Clachan is located at 42.5800°N, 81.8006°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N0P.
Clachan sits nestled within the quiet, fertile expanse of the landscape, defined by its proximity to the Thames River and the rising prominence of the 52 Hill. It lies 31.4 km east-north-east of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 59°T), and is situated 8.1 km south-east of Bothwell. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and turning leaves, a heavy sweetness that clings to the low-lying fields as the sun dips behind the horizon. Beyond the immediate cluster of dwellings, the terrain stretches toward the Mosa Forest and the Fennel Property, which lie about 9 km away, their distant silhouettes marking the boundary between the cultivated grid of the region and the deeper, untamed brush. At dusk, the light catches the Thames River, turning the water into a ribbon of hammered silver that cuts through the stillness of the afternoon. The history of Clachan rests upon the industry of the soil, where the economy has long drawn its strength from the cycles of planting and harvest. Generations have built their lives around the rhythms of this land, fostering a character marked by resilience and a modest, steady pace. Life in Clachan mirrors the seasonal shifts of the nearby woods, where the Mosa Forest serves as a persistent, watchful presence against the encroaching sky. While the modern world moves with a different velocity, the people here maintain a connection to the quietude of the surrounding acres, finding purpose in the maintenance of the homesteads and the preservation of a rural heritage that values the weight of a day’s honest work.
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| Location | Clachan, Kent; Elgin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.58°N, 81.800556°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N0P |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clachan, 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 Clachan includes coordinates 42.580000°N, 81.800556°W, situated in Kent; Elgin. Postal FSA: N0P. 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.