Clifton, Ontario Weather
Clifton, 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, soil and crop conditions for Clifton in Niagara.
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About Clifton, Ontario
Clifton is a urban community in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Clifton is located at 43.1264°N, 79.0956°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L2J.
Clifton rests upon the firm, elevated earth near Sanitorium Hill, gazing out across the persistent, rushing currents of the Niagara River. It lies 7.4 km north of Niagara Falls, ON (from Niagara Falls, ON: bearing 7°T), and is situated 13.5 km east-south-east of St. Catharines. The air here carries a damp, kinetic weight, a constant reminder of the nearby water that shapes the local horizon and cools the evening light into a pale, bruised violet. Beyond the immediate banks, the land holds a quiet stability, providing a vantage point that feels removed from the frantic pace of the world, even as the river pushes relentlessly toward its destination. Within this frame, the natural contours of the terrain draw one’s eye toward the distance, where the Woodend Conservation Area stands as a silent sentinel over the surrounding greenery. Life in Clifton reflects a long-standing dialogue with the geography that surrounds it, balancing the industry of the nearby Welland Canal against the natural pull of the landscape. While Chutes Niagara draws the curious from great distances, Clifton maintains a distinct character, anchored by the historical layers of its settlement and the practical needs of its residents. The economy relies on this proximity to the water, where the flow of commerce and the movement of goods through the canal have long defined the daily toil of those who make their home here. Even as modern life asserts itself, the persistent presence of the river ensures that Clifton remains a place defined by the heavy, rhythmic movement of the water and the sturdy, unassuming endurance of the land.
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| Location | Clifton, Niagara, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.126389°N, 79.095556°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L2J |
| 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 Clifton, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clifton, 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 Clifton includes coordinates 43.126389°N, 79.095556°W, situated in Niagara. Postal FSA: L2J. 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.