Forest Hills, Ontario Weather
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About Forest Hills, Ontario
Forest Hills is a urban community in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Forest Hills is located at 43.4278°N, 80.5092°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N2M.
Forest Hills rests upon the firm, elevated earth near the Pinnacle Hill, where the land holds the quiet weight of the Ontario landscape. It lies 3.1 km west-north-west of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 289°T), and is situated 6.3 km south-south-east of Waterloo. The air here settles with a particular clarity as dusk pulls long shadows across the residential streets, casting the surrounding terrain into a soft, monochromatic relief. While the Grand River flows steadily through the broader region some 6 km away, the immediate surroundings of Forest Hills maintain a calm interiority, defined by the proximity of Victoria Park Lake just 2 km distant. Residents often find their way toward the Chicopee Hills Conservation Area, located 8 km away, to engage with the natural elevation that characterizes this part of the province. The rhythm of daily life in Forest Hills follows the steady pulse of the nearby academic and technological sectors that drive the regional economy, yet the neighborhood itself retains a domestic stillness that persists despite the industrious hum of the city. The history of Forest Hills reflects the broader expansion of Waterloo, evolving from agrarian roots into a settled landscape where the architecture mirrors the gradual growth of the local professional class. Families walk the sidewalks under mature canopies, participating in a quiet tradition of neighborhood maintenance that keeps the streets orderly and welcoming throughout the changing seasons. The proximity to high-ranking universities fosters an environment where intellectual curiosity informs the local character, manifesting in well-tended gardens and an emphasis on public green spaces. In Forest Hills, the passage of time is marked less by grand events and more by the recurring migration of birds toward the water and the seasonal shift in the quality of the light that illuminates the facades of the homes.
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| Location | Forest Hills, Waterloo, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.427778°N, 80.509167°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N2M |
| 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 Forest Hills, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills includes coordinates 43.427778°N, 80.509167°W, situated in Waterloo. Postal FSA: N2M. 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.