Franklin Beach, Ontario Weather
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About Franklin Beach, Ontario
Franklin Beach is a urban community in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Franklin Beach is located at 44.3183°N, 79.3853°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L0E.
Franklin Beach rests upon the edge of Lake Simcoe, where the horizon meets the water in a muted line of grey and blue. It lies 23.9 km east-south-east of Barrie, ON (from Barrie, ON: bearing 104°T), and is situated 6.4 km north-west of Georgina. The presence of the Black River defines the local terrain, its current pulling softly toward the lake and shaping the character of the shoreline. Nearby, Little Hell Hill rises with a subtle prominence, providing a vantage point that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon as it settles over the land. The air here holds a distinct, cool moisture, carrying the scent of damp earth and reeds that persist even when the sun is high. Franklin Beach maintains a quiet endurance, shaped by the weight of the water and the slow, persistent movement of the river through the surrounding woods. Historical patterns of settlement in Franklin Beach are rooted in the natural utility of the Black River, which once served as a primary artery for local movement and modest trade. Today, the economy remains modest and tied to the land, reflecting a preference for a lifestyle that values the seasonal shifts of the water over rapid expansion. Traditional knowledge of the woods and the shoreline continues to inform the way people navigate their days, maintaining a quiet continuity that respects the local geography. Little Hell Hill remains a familiar landmark for those who live here, standing as a silent witness to the daily passage of seasons and the enduring, straightforward nature of life along the shore.
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| Location | Franklin Beach, York, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.318333°N, 79.385278°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L0E |
| 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 Franklin Beach, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Franklin Beach, 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 Franklin Beach includes coordinates 44.318333°N, 79.385278°W, situated in York. Postal FSA: L0E. 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.