Clayton, Ontario Weather
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About Clayton, Ontario
Clayton is a compact rural community in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Clayton is located at 45.1922°N, 76.3258°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K0A.
Clayton rests as a quiet settlement nestled near the rise of the Indian Hill, where the land holds the cooling shadows of the afternoon with a heavy, deliberate grace. It lies 27.1 km south of Arnprior, ON (from Arnprior, ON: bearing 175°T), and is situated 15.6 km west-north-west of Carleton Place. The surrounding terrain is defined by the sharp, stony character of the Canadian Shield, where the air often carries a crisp, metallic tang at dusk. Clayton Lake sits nearby, its surface a dark glass reflecting the stillness of the surrounding woods, while the Mississippi River marks the wider horizon just beyond the immediate reach of the village. The light here settles into the hollows of the landscape, lingering long enough to turn the granite outcrops into silhouettes against a darkening sky. The history of Clayton remains anchored to the resourcefulness of those who first cleared the timber and broke the stubborn earth. The local character is shaped by a long-standing appreciation for the land’s raw materials, a legacy reflected in the proximity of the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, which preserves the structural echoes of an earlier, industrious age. Daily life in Clayton proceeds with a focus on self-reliance, with the seasonal turn of the weather dictating the pace of work and rest. The people here maintain a quiet connection to their surroundings, observing the subtle shifts in the seasons as the wind carries the scent of pine and damp earth across the fields.
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| Location | Clayton, Lanark, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.192222°N, 76.325833°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K0A |
| 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 Clayton, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clayton, 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 Clayton includes coordinates 45.192222°N, 76.325833°W, situated in Lanark. Postal FSA: K0A. 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.