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Ferndell is a locality in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ferndell is located at 42.6194°N, 81.6772°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N0L.
Ferndell rests quietly near the 52 Hill, positioned where the terrain settles into the fertile lowlands of southwestern Ontario. It lies 42.4 km east-north-east of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 61°T), and is situated 15.8 km east of Bothwell. The Thames River winds through this landscape, its currents carving a persistent, slow path that defines the local geography. During the golden hour, the light leans heavy and amber against the slopes, catching the moisture rising off the banks and turning the air into a shimmering, suspended haze. The Big Bend Conservation Area, located about 3 km away, provides a quiet expanse of protected greenery that anchors the surrounding woods. Here, the earth feels dense and attentive, holding the stillness of a region defined more by the movement of water than the noise of industry. History in Ferndell persists in the quiet persistence of agricultural cycles and the remnants of early settlement patterns that favored the rich, dark soil near the river. The local economy maintains a steady, modest pace, grounded in the seasonal yields of the fields and the careful stewardship of the land that has supported generations. People here move with an awareness of the changing weather and the river’s unpredictable moods, finding a sense of belonging in the daily tasks that keep the homesteads and small holdings functional. In the evenings, the cooling air carries the scent of damp earth and river grass, a reminder that Ferndell exists as a small, deliberate point of human effort amidst the enduring presence of the Thames River.
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| Location | Ferndell, Elgin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.619444°N, 81.677222°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N0L |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ferndell, 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 Ferndell includes coordinates 42.619444°N, 81.677222°W, situated in Elgin. Postal FSA: N0L. 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.