Guelph, Ontario Weather
Guelph, 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 Guelph in Wellington.
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About Guelph, Ontario
Guelph is a city in Wellington, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 143,740, Guelph is a major urban centre in Ontario. Guelph is located at 43.5357°N, 80.2290°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N1G.
Guelph rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Eramosa River as it carves a path through the earth near the slopes of Shantz Hill. It lies 23.6 km east-north-east of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 56°T), and is situated 13.3 km west of Darbyville. The terrain holds a particular stillness, where the low light of late afternoon catches the limestone edges and the cool air carries the scent of damp soil and moving water. Beyond the immediate boundaries of the settlement, the horizon settles into the natural features of the land, with Guelph Lake situated seven kilometres distant and the Guelph Lake Conservation Area marking the terrain eight kilometres away. These waters provide a steadying presence, anchoring the topography in a way that feels both ancient and deliberate. The history of Guelph is grounded in the ambition of its founding and the industrious spirit that followed, turning the natural advantages of the river into a base for manufacturing and commerce. Early development leaned into the power of the water to drive mills, establishing a core of stone buildings that still anchor the downtown streets with a sense of permanence. Today, the economy remains diverse, shifting from the heavy machinery and agricultural support of the past toward modern research and specialized manufacturing. The workaday life of Guelph moves with a focused intent, reflecting a heritage where the hands of the residents have consistently shaped the material wealth of the region. Cultural life in Guelph finds expression in a blend of academic pursuit and a deep-rooted commitment to the arts, fostered by the presence of the University of Guelph. The campus acts as a focal point for both intellectual inquiry and the quiet daily routines of students and faculty, who move through the streets with a thoughtful cadence. Music and seasonal festivals animate the public spaces, drawing a diverse crowd that appreciates the balance between quiet contemplation and active community participation. Famous figures such as the writer Jane Urquhart have found inspiration in the local surroundings, their work echoing the specific character of a place that values both its intellectual depth and the simple beauty of its riverfront vistas.
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| Location | Guelph, Wellington, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.53571°N, 80.229°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N1G |
| 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 Guelph, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Guelph, 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 Guelph includes coordinates 43.535710°N, 80.229000°W, situated in Wellington. Postal FSA: N1G. 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.