Gelert, Ontario Weather
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About Gelert, Ontario
Gelert is a locality in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gelert is located at 44.8996°N, 78.6248°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K0M.
Gelert sits quietly nestled against the rise of Galena Hill, where the land holds the cooling weight of the Canadian Shield. It lies 46.7 km east-south-east of Bracebridge, ON (from Bracebridge, ON: bearing 107°T), and is situated 8.3 km east-south-east of Minden. The Burnt River cuts a dark, reflective path through the terrain, its currents pulling at the roots of hemlock and pine that crowd the banks. When the light leans low at dusk, the water takes on a bruised, metallic sheen, casting long, still shadows toward the base of the hill. Five kilometers away, the surface of South Lake remains glassy and indifferent, reflecting the wide, uncrowded expanse of the sky. The air here carries the scent of damp stone and pine needles, a sharp, clean fragrance that persists even as the heat of the afternoon fades into the damp chill of the evening. The history of Gelert lingers in the remnants of old rail lines and the quiet persistence of those who work the surrounding timber and earth. While the roar of industry has long since quieted, the local economy keeps its footing in the steady, practical tasks of rural life, far from the frantic reach of larger centers. To the north, the rugged terrain leads toward the distant Three Brothers Falls, while further afield, the protected expanse of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park guards a deeper, more ancient solitude. Life in Gelert follows the turning of the seasons, marked by the arrival of frost on the windowpane and the return of birds to the valley. It is a landscape defined by its own restraint, where the effort of daily living finds a natural balance against the vast, enduring presence of the woods.
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| Location | Gelert, Haliburton, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.89957°N, 78.6248°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K0M |
| 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 Gelert, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gelert, 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 Gelert includes coordinates 44.899570°N, 78.624800°W, situated in Haliburton. Postal FSA: K0M. 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.