Forbes, Ontario Weather
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About Forbes, Ontario
Forbes is a urban community in Carleton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Forbes is located at 45.4333°N, 75.6333°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K1K.
Forbes rests quietly within the embrace of the Rideau River, where the earth rises toward the prominence of Nanny Goat Hill. It lies 6.1 km east of Gatineau, ON (from Gatineau, ON: bearing 84°T), and is situated 11.8 km north-north-west of Ottawa. The light here catches the water at dusk, turning the surface into a sheet of hammered silver that shifts with the currents of the river. Nearby, the stillness of Sand Pits Lake holds the reflection of the sky, while the distant, rushing presence of Rideau Falls marks the landscape with a persistent, low hum. The air carries a crisp clarity, grounded by the steady weight of the terrain and the proximity of the water, which shapes the way the day unfolds across the fields and slopes. The history of Forbes resides in the layers of land that once supported early settlement and modest industry. Over time, the local economy transitioned from the initial demands of the frontier to the quiet persistence of a residential character. Residents move through their days with a focus on the immediate surroundings, where the proximity of the Rideau River dictates the pace of life and the maintenance of the shoreline. Even as modernity touches the edges of the terrain, Forbes retains a singular identity defined by its geography, standing as a landmark that balances the rugged elevation of Nanny Goat Hill against the flowing movement of the water.
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| Location | Forbes, Carleton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.433333°N, 75.633333°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K1K |
| 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 Forbes, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forbes, 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 Forbes includes coordinates 45.433333°N, 75.633333°W, situated in Carleton. Postal FSA: K1K. 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.