Cognashene, Ontario Weather
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About Cognashene, Ontario
Cognashene is a locality in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Cognashene is located at 44.9264°N, 79.9219°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L9M.
Cognashene rests upon the granite-ribbed shoreline of Georgian Bay, where the bruised light of dusk pulls long, violet shadows across the water. It lies 19.8 km north of Midland, ON (from Midland, ON: bearing 351°T), and is situated 15.9 km north of Penetanguishene. The landscape here is defined by the Musquash River and the looming presence of The Tomb, a geological sentinel watching over the intricate, ice-scoured channels. Lichen clings to the ancient, exposed rock with a stubborn, pale persistence, while the air carries a sharp, resinous scent of pine needles and damp stone. Nearby, the protected expanse of Parc national du Canada des Îles-de-la-Baie-Georgienne preserves the raw, wild character of the archipelago, ensuring that the jagged horizon remains undisturbed by the reach of modern industry. The history of Cognashene lingers in the quiet passage of boats navigating the sheltered inlets, a tradition born from the necessity of seasonal movement through these complex waterways. While White's Falls lies some distance away, the influence of the water remains central to the local identity, shaping an economy that has shifted from early timber interests to a seasonal life tied to the rhythms of the bay. Summer days here are marked by the slap of water against weathered docks and the sudden, fleeting calls of loons echoing against the rock faces. Cognashene retains a solitude that feels earned, a stillness that settles deep into the bones of those who return to these islands when the sun begins its slow, golden descent behind the distant, shadowed trees.
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| Location | Cognashene, Muskoka, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.926389°N, 79.921944°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L9M |
| 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 Cognashene, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cognashene, 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 Cognashene includes coordinates 44.926389°N, 79.921944°W, situated in Muskoka. Postal FSA: L9M. 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.