Craighurst, Ontario Weather
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About Craighurst, Ontario
Craighurst is a compact rural community in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Craighurst is located at 44.5291°N, 79.7257°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L0L.
Craighurst rests quietly within the sloping terrain of Simcoe, defined by the steady presence of Cook's Hill rising above the surrounding lowlands. It lies 18.0 km north-north-west of Barrie, ON (from Barrie, ON: bearing 348°T), and is situated 12.7 km east-south-east of Elmvale. The Sturgeon River carves a narrow, persistent path through the local landscape, its waters holding the clear, sharp light of late afternoon as they move past the base of the hills. While Hendrie Lake lies ten kilometers away, Craighurst maintains its own distinct atmosphere, rooted in a landscape that shifts from heavy agricultural soil to the pockets of woodland shielding the higher elevations. The air here carries a crisp, lingering dampness, especially when the sun slips behind the crest of the hill, leaving the valley in a cool, deepening shade that feels both ancient and settled. Economic life in Craighurst has long been shaped by the intersection of regional travel and the persistent demands of the land. Early settlement relied on the modest bounty of the soil, a necessity that encouraged a practical, self-reliant character among those who established homes near the Sturgeon River. Today, the pace of life reflects a blend of local commerce and the quiet movement of people passing through, yet the identity of Craighurst stays fixed to the rhythm of the seasons and the physical geography of the ridge. Even as the modern world brushes against its edges, the stillness found along the slopes of Cook's Hill provides a grounding weight to the daily lives of those who remain.
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| Location | Craighurst, Simcoe, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.52914°N, 79.72567°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L0L |
| 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 Craighurst, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Craighurst, 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 Craighurst includes coordinates 44.529140°N, 79.725670°W, situated in Simcoe. Postal FSA: L0L. 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.