Greater Sudbury, Ontario Weather
Greater Sudbury, Ontario — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Greater Sudbury in Sudbury.
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About Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Greater Sudbury is a city in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Greater Sudbury is located at 46.5779°N, 81.0696°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P3N.
Greater Sudbury rests within a rugged shield landscape where the earth exposes its ancient, rocky bones to the northern sky. The terrain near the Blueberry Hill rises with a quiet, stubborn strength, catching the fading light of dusk in a way that turns the granite hues to bruised plum and charcoal. Within this expanse, McCrea Lake holds a stillness that mirrors the surrounding pine, while the Vermilion River carves a path through the lower ground some distance away. The air here carries a crisp, mineral clarity, a reminder that the land is shaped by deep, geologic patience and the slow passage of seasons that demand resilience from all who dwell upon it. The origins of Greater Sudbury are deeply rooted in the discovery of rich mineral deposits that drew workers from across the globe to build a life amidst the dense forest. Early settlers arrived to find a challenging, untamed wilderness, yet they established a settlement that defied the harshness of the Canadian Shield. Growth followed the rhythmic clatter of the rail line and the expansion of mining operations that fundamentally altered the horizon. Over the decades, the people transformed the scarred earth, eventually embracing a shift toward environmental restoration that has allowed the local flora to reclaim the rocky ridges and valleys with persistent, green vitality. The economy of Greater Sudbury remains anchored by its industrial heritage, standing as a global hub for mining and the development of specialized mining technologies. This focus on the extraction and processing of metals has provided a steady pulse for the local workforce, fostering a community that values technical expertise and hard-won progress. Beyond the mines, the regional role of Greater Sudbury has expanded into healthcare, education, and research, serving as a central point for the north. The hum of productivity is constant, yet it is punctuated by the quiet moments of the shift-change, when the heavy machinery falls silent and the focus returns to the simple, enduring bonds of family and neighborhood. Cultural life in Greater Sudbury finds expression through institutions like Laurentian University, which serves as a beacon for regional intellectual life and northern scholarship. Notable figures such as the musician Alex Lifeson have roots that trace back to the area, reflecting a creative spirit that flourishes in the shadow of the mines. The nearby Lake Laurentian Conservation Area offers a retreat for those seeking to walk through the quiet woods, providing a necessary counterpoint to the busy pace of the urban center. Whether through the annual festivals that animate the streets or the quiet, shared experience of a long winter, the life of the residents is defined by a deep connection to the land and a pride in the persistence required to thrive in this northern setting.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Greater Sudbury, Sudbury, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.57789°N, 81.06958°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P3N |
| 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 Greater Sudbury, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Greater Sudbury, 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 Greater Sudbury includes coordinates 46.577890°N, 81.069580°W, situated in Sudbury. Postal FSA: P3N. 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.