Donwood, Ontario Weather
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About Donwood, Ontario
Donwood is a suburban community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Donwood is located at 44.3281°N, 78.2831°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K9H.
Donwood rests within the quiet rise of Armour Hill, where the land holds the heavy, expectant stillness of the Ontario interior. It lies 5.0 km north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 53°T), and is situated 11.3 km south of Lakefield. The earth here possesses a dense, glacial patience, supporting a landscape that remains defined by the proximity of Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park, located just three kilometres away. As evening descends, the light catches the low slopes, casting long, bruised shadows that stretch toward the horizon. The presence of Little Lake, four kilometres to the west, draws a cooling breath across the terrain, tempering the heat of midsummer afternoons. Further out, the Indian River traces its path ten kilometres distant, a reminder of the slow, persistent movement of water through the bedrock of the region. The history of Donwood reflects the enduring utility of the surrounding soil, which has long supported the agricultural aspirations of those who settled the higher ground. Local life maintains a steady, deliberate pace, anchored by the remnants of older homesteads and the modern necessities that keep the vicinity connected to the broader pulse of the region. Industry here is quiet, favoring the maintenance of equipment and the cultivation of the land over the clamor of larger centres. Residents often find themselves passing through the canopy of the nearby park, where the air smells of pine needles and damp earth, a reminder of the deep, natural legacy that preceded the first fences. The character of Donwood persists in this balance, existing comfortably between the quietude of the hill and the functional demands of daily life.
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| Location | Donwood, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.328056°N, 78.283056°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K9H |
| 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 Donwood, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Donwood, 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 Donwood includes coordinates 44.328056°N, 78.283056°W, situated in Peterborough. Postal FSA: K9H. 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.